Hi, i'm hooking up my out side light, running it from a main plug socket into a fused connection unit with a switch, but just noticed i've got a 13amp one and the light needs a 3 or 5 amp. can i just take out the 13 amp and replace with a 3 or 5 or do i need to go buy another switch stating 3 or 5 amp?
Amp question?
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You can replace the fuse, just like you can in a plug - that's the whole point.
Just as a future reference, you can downrate fuses without any problems, it is when people uprate fuses it can become a problem. i.e the factory owner who sticks nails in the holder to get the machine working (cos it works ok dont it)
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If we do can we please avoid the more extreme S&M websites in our search for images.... 
Whats wrong with Marks & Spencers' website
he said S&M[/quote] not M&S.
Dunno.Which S&M websites do you recommend we avoid BAS?
The one with the nettles, that's for sure...
Ya see, I think BS1363 should mandate that FCUs be supplied with 3A fuses as standard, leaving the buyer to uprate to a higher value if needed.
Couldn't agree more.
And plugs.
Unless....
What if someone, frustrated by his appliance repeatedly blowing the 3A fuse, and not having any 13s, wraps tinfoil round it?
And plugs.
Unless....
What if someone, frustrated by his appliance repeatedly blowing the 3A fuse, and not having any 13s, wraps tinfoil round it?
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