FCU to Twin socket?

flatrules · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:31 pm Post Subject: FCU to Twin socket?

Hey you guys! ok i got a fridge and a freezer both under work surface plugging in to a twin unswitched socket. do i have to put 2 FCU's for each applience or can i just use one FCU for that twin unswitched socket? what would the be the normal thing to do? i could just fit a twin switched socket and not have any FCU... but not sure if thats a good idea....

cheers
jaz

JohnD · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:34 pm Post Subject:

Best use a single socket, and a single switch, for each appliance.

If you are using a plug with a fuse in it, there is no need to have a switch with another fuse in it (FCU). You can use a 20A DP switch instead.

Why has there been a sudden outbreak of these questions?

Have a browse through the other topics on the electrical UK forum.

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