fused sockets

[jeff43lincs]

hi
i have a unused (for 15yrs) fused socket in my kitchen which was used for turning my immersion heater on upstairs,would it be ok to take this socket out and replace it with a double plug socket

[fireman22]

if you mean a switch spur, well yes if outgoing cable has been removed. you will need to check what size cable is feeding it if it is 2.5mm cable it can go on a 20A breaker maximum. you will also need for it to be protected by an RCD if it could be used to feed outside of your property

[ban-all-sheds]

fireman22 wrote:

if you mean a switch spur, well yes if outgoing cable has been removed.

Yes

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you will need to check what size cable is feeding it if it is 2.5mm cable it can go on a 20A breaker maximum.

Maybe.

It could be a spur from a socket circuit, in which case it can simply be replaced by a socket, subject to the normal rules for unfused spurs.

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you will also need for it to be protected by an RCD if it could be used to feed outside of your property

Yes.

And Jeff - if you are in Lincs then the law says that you have to notify your LABC before you do this.

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