3A fuse for fan

[suffolkspark]

I have been a bit naughty and installed a couple of fans with out 3amp protection, am I right in saying that if the manufacture doesn't specify a 3amp protect then it isn't needed? I've need seen it required before in the fans I normally install.
The ones I have installed and been pulled up on (NIC inspection) where cheap newlec's and they do state a3amp fuse (who knew).
Surly a 6amp mcb will trip before a 3amp fuse any way.
I have two options
1.replace the fan for a decent one
2.3amp mcb in DB
What would you do??

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

What would you do??

Follow the MI!

 

[sparkwright]

I always say follow the MI.

However, there does seem to be a LOT of fans on 6 amp lighting circuits without a 3 amp fuse.

I always say follow the MI.

Never known the NIC to pick up on this before.

 

[sparkwright]

How easy is it to alter the wiring?

Is there a loft space above?

I would fit a 3 amp switched fused spur outside the bathroom serving all the bathroom lighting and the fan.

In other words put the 3 amp spur just before the bathroom lighting wiring.

Is this easy to do, or a bit of a nightmare?

Not sure which fans don't specify 3 amp fuses, a lot seem to now.
Never really been sure how critical this really is.

It may be an idea to contact the technical department of the fan company, and ask them how essential this is. For all we know it may be a load of back covering, in case someone connects it to a plug top with a 13 amp fuse or something like that.

I don't think you really want 3 amp MCBs, are they available in your particular brand?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

I always say follow the MI.

However, there does seem to be a LOT of fans on 6 amp lighting circuits without a 3 amp fuse.

A lot of ex-fan's MIs are now stating use a 3A fuse.

I Never known the NIC to pick up on this before.

They may have now picked up on what the MIs are stating, instead inventing their own regulations!

 

[JohnW2]

A lot of ex-fan's MIs are now stating use a 3A fuse.

They are - not to mention the infamous (in some people's minds) '3-pole isolator'. I wonder if anyone has ever discovered (or even asked the manufacturers) why?

Kind Regards, John