13a fused spurs with 5a fuse

[johnmcteague]

I moved into a house with an ensuite that has a saniflo. It hasnt been fitted according to the instructions, there is no unswitched 5a fused spur. I can only source 13A unswitched fused spur. Can 13A spurs have a 5A fuse inserted?

 

[Newboy]

yes

 

[John D v2.0]

Yes 13a is just the Max current, same as in plugs.

 

[securespark]

It is strange the instructions specify an unswitched FCU, but they do.

Most specify a multipole switch with a separation gap of at least 3mm.

They must have their reasons.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Don't want it turned off, I suppose.

Ever ready.

 

[Iggifer]

A Saniflo is the last thing you want turned off by mistake!

 

[bernardgreen]

They must have their reasons.

Chopping one's fingers off in a tank of toilet waste is not a good idea.

Anyone who works on a Saniflo ( or any other mascerator ) without an assured disconnection from the electrical supply is an idiot.

 

[John D v2.0]

I'd have the fuse out tbh Bernard! Although I'd not have an electric poo grinder in the first place

 

[bernardgreen]

I'd have the fuse out tbh Bernard!

Being below sewer level we had to have a full house sewer pump, It was supplied via an IP65 plug and socket which was unplugged when ever I had to work on or near it.

 

[securespark]

I wired the supply for one at my Ma's place. With a switched FCU. Assures disconnection on both poles.

The worst that could happen if the supply is switched off is that the pan would fill up.