I want to install a light in a cupboard I'm building. My plan was to spur off the existing socket to a 13A fused light switch. I say was, because I've just discovered that the socket is itself a spur. I've always thought that you can't spur off a spur, however I have read online that it's ok for a light switch providing the socket is fused. So is it still possible to do what I want with some further modifications, or am I screwed? If it's possible then I'd appreciate full instructions on what I need to do. Specifically with the socket and any fuse changes. Also, can I use 2.5mm T&E from the switch to the light fitting, or do I have to drop to 1.5mm or 1mm?
Light switch spur
- Thread starter markjg123
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Is the socket spurred directly from the ring unfused or is there a fused connection unit (spur) before the socket
In that case you'd need an fcu before the socket then you can feed your light from the socket via a switched fcu.
Yes, but there is no need. Fit a 13amp fuse in the FCU switch, and you can use 1.5mm, but 3amp means you could use 1.0mm.
You can do if it will fit in the light fittings terminals, 1mm might be easier.
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