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I have decided that the best thing for me would be to follow manufacturers instructions
such as would be found on cheap bathroom fans

It says: ' Always use a 3A fuse'

So I thought I'd use the space in the corners of the cover to place an in-line fuse.

Now, knowing that a fan with an overun will have two live lines.
Basic logic tells me that two fuses would be required but i can't find any reference to this in the manufacturer's instructions.

Any suggestions ?
 
some fans have wiring diagrams showing a 3A fuse only in the perm. L.
 
Theirs the cruncher, ...in trying to find an inline 230 Volt fuse holder!! Plenty of 12/24/ and 48V around, just never seem to see those rated at 230 volts or above!!!

Basic logic tells me that two fuses would be required but i can't find any reference to this in the manufacturer's instructions.

Well that in itself should be telling you something shouldn't it!! lol!!

Phone the manufacturers and ask them why they insist on always using a 3A fuse!! lol!!
 
The 3A fuse is obviously pointless since the 6A MCB will do the protection.

However to try and fuse both switched line and permanent line could cause problems with the fan stopping and someone thinking it is off and then finding a live supply still in there.:shocked3:

You could bring the permanent line into the fan, fuse it and take the line back out, switch it and bring it back, it would be like 3 plate lighting.

These in line fuse holders are rated for 250V if they are in the equipment.
Will somebody tell what and where to stick it ! fuse holder - EletriciansForums.net
or these ones even if not in equipment, (but should be a least in a junction box!)
Will somebody tell what and where to stick it ! fuse holdert - EletriciansForums.net

all in all a total load of rubbish.
 
simplesss. feed the fan independently from the light, through it own switch. that way, middle of night, no noisy fan running when you have to go for a slash.
 

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