Ignore switched live

SirBob · 19 Mar 2012

Hi all,

I am replacing a timed extractor fan (live/neutral/switched live) with a non timed version (live/neutral). Once identified what is the appropriate thing to do with the SL that will be unused? Is it sufficient to adequately wrap it up and leave it, or should I take more drastic action. Thanks.

Inky Pete · 19 Mar 2012

Surely it's the switched live which should be used - and the permanent live which becomes redundant?

Otherwise how are you going to switch it on and off?

plugwash · 19 Mar 2012

If there is space then IMO a peice of terminal block is the way to go. If space is REALLY tight you could use a heatshrink end cap but i'd rather not do that unless I had to.

SirBob · 19 Mar 2012

Quite right, my OP should detail that the PL is redundant not the SL. But I'm OK just to insulate the PL and leave it in situ, no further action required?

holmslaw · 19 Mar 2012

Taylortwocities · 19 Mar 2012

holmslaw said:
I would also disconnect it at the other end, its then completely safe.

I would disconnect it at the other (supply) end and connect the disconnected conductor to earth.
Just disconnecting it will not make it "completely" safe as the loose end could easily touch on a live conductor.

securespark · 20 Mar 2012

How easily?

Luckyphil · 20 Mar 2012

When there`s an Earthquake ???

!!!

Lucky

Taylortwocities · 20 Mar 2012

securespark said:
How easily?

When putting the switch front back on after disconnecting the conductor.
I hate to see the bare ends of conductors just floating around. Doesn't make it

completely safe

in my book.

But then they probably don't care that much in the South Pacific Islands

17thman · 20 Mar 2012

the south pacific islands are a very active volcanic area.

However. securespark may have been referencing another topic in which "easily and accessible "were in debate.

I tried that humour in another post, but it went unheard or unrealised.

I actually spat out my tea in laughter when i read secures comments, He may have done in accidentally.

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Ignore switched live

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