can anyone tell me if i can fit a double plug to electric heating switch
electrics sockets
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its the central heating switch. I am after putting a fridge there but have no plug close by so i was wondering if i could run a plug from it.gcresser said:
turn off the power anbd have a look behind the switch, see how many cables you have.
If there are two cables, each with red/black/G&Y cores on the "supply" side of the switch, in addition yo one cable (going to the boiler) on the load side of the switch, then you probably can.
Also, look in your consuer unit/fusebox and see which MCB/fuse controls the boiler circuit, and what other things are on the same circuit. And look to see which of your circuits, if any, are protected by an RCD.
Post back with the results for how to do additional tests and how to add a sockt.
If there are two cables, each with red/black/G&Y cores on the "supply" side of the switch, in addition yo one cable (going to the boiler) on the load side of the switch, then you probably can.
Also, look in your consuer unit/fusebox and see which MCB/fuse controls the boiler circuit, and what other things are on the same circuit. And look to see which of your circuits, if any, are protected by an RCD.
Post back with the results for how to do additional tests and how to add a sockt.
theres only the heating off the one fuse. i have a socket what you would connec tot a cooker http://www.ryness.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=2134 same as one on web.
Will do all checks tomorrow and post back thanks john.
Is it really a fuse? With fusewire in it?
the circuit may have been installed to supply only the boiler, in which case it may be rated low. In this case, the problem with putting a 13A socket on it is that one day someone is sure to plug in a high-rated appliance such as a washing machine, tumble drier, oven or toaster.
What is the rating of the fuse?
There is also a safety issue, because anyone turning off the fuse for the sockets will expect then all to be safe, but that one socket will still be live.
It might be less trouble to run a multi-way adaptor extension from another socket.
Can you post a pic of your fusebox/consumer unit?
the circuit may have been installed to supply only the boiler, in which case it may be rated low. In this case, the problem with putting a 13A socket on it is that one day someone is sure to plug in a high-rated appliance such as a washing machine, tumble drier, oven or toaster.
What is the rating of the fuse?
There is also a safety issue, because anyone turning off the fuse for the sockets will expect then all to be safe, but that one socket will still be live.
It might be less trouble to run a multi-way adaptor extension from another socket.
Can you post a pic of your fusebox/consumer unit?
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