Should a wall heater have a fused spur?

[Gary111]

I’ve got a couple of wall heaters, just replacing one as it stopped working I noticed it’s just got a switch, not a fused one, is that ok?
I think it’s on an rcd
I’ve had the electrical system checked every 5 years and it’s not been flagged as an issue.

 

[seasickstevie]

What size is the circuit breaker feeding it (protecting it)?
Does the circuit breaker feed just the one heater, or anything else?

 

[Murdochcat]

What size fuse or circuit breaker protects the circuit?

 

[333rocky333]

if there srorage heaers a 20a double pole switch is more likely

 

[felixandrea]

I’ve got a couple of wall heaters, just replacing one as it stopped working I noticed it’s just got a switch, not a fused one, is that ok?
I think it’s on an rcd
I’ve had the electrical system checked every 5 years and it’s not been flagged as an issue. heardle

If the heater is correctly rated for the circuit and the circuit protection is appropriate, a separate fused spur isn't automatically required just because it's a wall heater. The important thing is the manufacturer's instructions and how the circuit has been designed and protected.

Being RCD protected doesn't replace overcurrent protection, though, so I'd check the circuit rating, cable size and the heater's stated current before assuming everything is fine. If the existing installation has been inspected regularly and no issue was identified, that's reassuring, but the replacement heater should still be installed in accordance with its instructions.

 

[ericmark]

The important thing is the manufacturer's instructions

I have noted, items like boilers, and showers now say RCD is required, but 25 years ago they didn't, however also read (I was bored) the instructions for my drill, it is battery powered, and as with a lot of drills now, it comes without a battery or charger. But it has instructions for fitting a plug, it's 20 volts, no way would one fit a 13 amp plug to a 20 volt DC drill, but it still has the instructions.

134.1.1 Good workmanship by competent persons or persons under their supervision and proper materials shall be used in the erection of the electrical installation. Electrical equipment shall be installed in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the equipment.

I have a feeling this has changed, maybe someone with a newer edition can confirm if this has changed, think it now says you should consider what the instructions say, not just blindly follow?

 

[Gary111]

Hi thanks for all your replies, it’s a 16a Mcb
The circuit supplies the heater and a double socket

 

[Gary111]

I think the heater is 1.25kw, it’s Robinson willey