Need to swap fuse switch to single socket switch

[monty5764]

Hi everyone.
I need to swap fuse switch to single socket switch. If any one can help with the connections. I am uploading the images. Like single socket switch have L, N and E. But this fuse has in twos. So please anyone can help with this so I can do it myself.
Thank you

 

[EFLImpudence]

Presumably the fuse is there for a reason so why do you want to change it - and

do you want to fit a socket OR a switch?

 

[jj4091]

What does the FCU control ie. where does the cable attached to the LOAD terminals go to. As long as you know they are feeding something you will never need again just cut off the brown and blue and connect the other wires to live, neutral and earth ie. 2 browns to live, 2 blues to neutral and 2 yellow and green to earth. The yellow and green that goes to the earth connection on the load side should be connected to the earth terminal in the back box. Make sure the power is switched off at the consumer unit before doing anything.

 

[monty5764]

Thank you for your reply. FCU is going to washing machine switch box. I need that as well. If I can swap fuse switch to single socket switch I am going to use this for water filters unit like VIRGIN PURE.

 

[monty5764]

Presumably the fuse is there for a reason so why do you want to change it - and

do you want to fit a socket OR a switch?

Single socket for the water filter like VIRGIN PURE. Fuse connection goes to washing machine socket unit.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Thank you for your reply. FCU is going to washing machine switch box.

If the washing machine is the only thing the fuse switch controls then likely you could swap it for a socket but it really should be inspected by someone who would know if it is safe to do so.

 

[monty5764]

If the washing machine is the only thing the fuse switch controls then likely you could swap it for a socket but it really should be inspected by someone who would know if it is safe to do so.

Thank you for your reply. But how to do the connection as there is supply and load cable.

 

[monty5764]

What does the FCU control ie. where does the cable attached to the LOAD terminals go to. As long as you know they are feeding something you will never need again just cut off the brown and blue and connect the other wires to live, neutral and earth ie. 2 browns to live, 2 blues to neutral and 2 yellow and green to earth. The yellow and green that goes to the earth connection on the load side should be connected to the earth terminal in the back box. Make sure the power is switched off at the consumer unit before doing anything.

Thank you for your reply. FCU is going to washing machine switch box. I need that as well. If I can swap fuse switch to single socket switch I am going to use this for water filters unit like VIRGIN PURE.

 

[EFLImpudence]

If the washing machine is the only thing the fuse switch controls then likely you could swap it for a socket but it really should be inspected by someone who would know if it is safe to do so.

 

[jj4091]

So you mean you want to change from an FCU to a single socket with a spur off to the washing machine, but what do you mean by " washing machine switch box " Perhaps another pic would help.

 

[monty5764]

So you mean you want to change from an FCU to a single socket with a spur off to the washing machine, but what do you mean by " washing machine switch box " Perhaps another pic would help.

Thank you for your reply.
As in picture load cables going to single socket unit which is use for washing machine. So I just want to swap fuse unit for the single socket so I can use for VIRGIN PURE. If yes how to do the connections

 

[EFLImpudence]

So I just want to swap fuse unit for the single socket so I can use for VIRGIN PURE. If yes how to do the connections

Yes we know that but it might not be safe to remove the fuse.

 

[ericmark]

You can get twin back boxes

which will allow you both the FCU and the socket.

 

[Taylortwocities]

In my opinion, your easiest way is to leave the FCU in your photo as it is. Change the wash machine single socket to a double and plug your Virgin in there.

 

[Taylortwocities]

You can get twin back boxes View attachment 373307 which will allow you both the FCU and the socket.

If the Op does that he is in danger of creating a spur from a spur situation. Unless you want to teach him/her how to make the new socket part of the ring final…