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The live from the light switch may just be a signal line but it is capable of drawing sufficient current for the unit to overheat and catch fire. It wouldn't normally but then again, the permeant live would not short-out in normal circumstances either. I.e. the point of the fuse is to offer...

Thanks everyone. @Jon c, I think you are recommending adjusting the wiring so that both the light and fan are switched (Option 2). If I dont do this, as the fan has 2 live terminals I would need a fuse for each live (I haven't been able to find a dbl fuse isolator). @Jackrae, are you saying...

I bought two VASF100T timer extractor fans to replace the existing fans in 2 bathrooms. It says the fans need 3 amp fuses to protect them. My current setup has an isolator switch for the the fan and 6 amp fuse for the downstairs lighting in the house's mains fuse box (MCB). I guess the options...