13a plug instead of D/pole switch

[richardrich79]

Rather than fit double pole switches for the cooker hood and the central heating plinth heater our kitchen fitter has suggested using 'normal' 13a plugs utilising a existing double sockets.
Is this acceptable? both of the sockets are easily accessible by removing the plinth.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

What output is the under plinth heater? is it directly connected to a wet central heating thus only needs fan settings for electrical power?
If so then only likely needs 5A
The cooker hood will not require a 13A fuse, likely a 3a or 5a would deal with it.
So as far as demand nothing really unsafe about it!

I personally would not have the hood or under plinth heating isolated by a socket/plug set up, nor would I have them in difficult locations to access.

What are feelings about it?

 

[richardrich79]

Yes it is wet central heating, I don't know what fuses are proposed but I think it's just a shortcut by our fitter rather than fit the switches we've got.
I thought he'd come off the ring at the sockets and go from there.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Well that is what you should ask for.
is your kitchen fitter electrically skilled to perform these tasks, as not all are?
If not, then i recommended that one is sourced that can undertake the electrical work in compliance to the regulations.

 

[richardrich79]

They are a local well respected company but I don't think they enjoy their work if you get my drift