Wiring in an extractor fan

[i8diy]

My current extractor fan above the hob in the kitchen is plugged into a socket which sits above the fan.

However i need to move the extractor fan further up the wall and this means that it will now clash with the plug socket.

Would an electrician be able to remove the plug socket and connect the wire from the wall directly to the extractor fan?

 

[wingcoax]

Your electrician would be able to move the socket for you and connect the fan for you, or fit a sfc and connect to this.

 

[i8diy]

That isn't what i asked. I don't want to MOVE the plug socket, i just want to REMOVE it completely and connect the wire directly to the extractor fan.

 

[londonboy]

Unlikely thats possible.

 

[i8diy]

Unlikely thats possible.

Great. Thanks for that valuable contribution.

 

[electronicsuk]

Unlikely thats possible.

Great. Thanks for that valuable contribution.

I think you need to sort out your attitude, pal. It is indeed a valuable contribution, and it's very likely correct.

The existing feed is probably straight from a ring final circuit protected at 30 or 32A, therefore it will not be possible to connect directly to the extractor without the intermediate fusing provided by a plug/socket or FCU.

 

[i8diy]

Unlikely thats possible.

Great. Thanks for that valuable contribution.

I think you need to sort out your attitude, pal.

It is indeed a valuable contribution as it's very likely correct. The existing feed is probably straight from a ring final circuit protected at 30 or 32A, therefore it will not be possible to connect directly to the extractor without the intermediate fusing provided by a plug/socket or FCU.

Well pardon me for not being psychic Mr. Sensitive!

It might well have been the correct response but without the detail you've just provided it was completely and utterly pointless.

 

[electronicsuk]

Well pardon me for not being psychic Mr. Sensitive!

Nobody expects you to be psychic, but the least you can do is try not to be Mr. Sarcastic when other people are trying to help you out, in their spare time, free of charge.