What is the purpose of a fused spur?

What is the purpose of a fused spur?

A fused spur is a switch that’s used to isolate electrical equipment from the mains supply. You’ll typically find them on the left or right of your oven or hob, and next to or underneath your heater.

What is a 3 Amp fused spur?

A fused spur is an accessory to an electrical supply. An electrical supply can be taken off a ring main with the help of a lower rated fuse. Unswitched fused spurs don’t have a manual on/off switch.

Does a fused spur need a switch?

For safety and maintenance purposes, these sorts of appliances may require installation on a separate cable from the ring main. Switched fused spurs include a manual on/off switch, while unswitched fused spurs do not.

Can you remove 2 Spurs one socket?

Only one fused spur may be taken from any socket on a ring. From that fused spur you can have as many electrical outlets as you like, as they are then protected by the fuse.

Should boiler be on fused spur?

Fused Spurs Current regulations require your new boiler to have an electricity supply from a fused spur, as this ensures that when an engineer carry’s out routine maintenance on your boiler, there is no danger of electrocution.

Can you put a 3 amp fuse in a 13 amp fused spur?

Yes you can. Fused spur is fused in the phase only and if switched switches phase only.

Can I put a 3 amp fuse in a 13amp plug?

A 3A fuse is the safest to use and should be used for appliances at 700w or less. Appliances rated above 700w should use a 13A fuse. Be extra cautious when using a 13A fuse and try using a 3A fuse if and when it’s possible.

How many amps does a spur fuse take?

If you want to make a spur with 2 or more sockets, you need to make a fused spur. I would have thought that the fuse then is 26 Amp, because that’s what the cable can take, but they always use 13 Amp fuses in the videos.

Can you add more than one socket to a fused spur?

I watched a couple of YouTube tutorials on fused spurs and noticed that they always say that you can only add one socket, because each socket is fused with 13 Amps (x2) and the standard 2.5mm cable takes max of 26 Amps – which nicely fits. If you want to make a spur with 2 or more sockets, you need to make a fused spur.

How to install a fused spur wiring?

How To Install A Fused Spur Fused spurs can switched or unswitched and are fitted with a fuse to protect the circuit. Connect the cables as in the diagram ensuring that the load cable is connected to the appliance in use. Fused Spur Wiring Diagram

What is a fused spur plug used for?

Fused spurs are used instead of conventional plug sockets with higher power, higher voltage electrical devices. In a domestic setting, typical uses include ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, boilers, thermostats and refrigerators. Electrical systems for use in bathrooms, such as heaters, can also feature fused spurs.