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. …

When should you use a 3-amp fuse?

Plugs for appliances rated up to about 700 watts should have a 3-amp fuse (coloured red). For example: 3A Fuse – Table lamp, standard lamp, television, video, computer, mixer, blender, fridge, freezer, power drill, jig saw, soldering iron.

What are fused spur switches used for?

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.

Can I 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.

Do I need a fused spur for an extractor fan?

The fan also requires a local means of switching off for mechanical maintenance (537.3. 2.5) and, therefore, a standard switch fused spur should suffice, unless there is a permanent live also required; in which case the switch will need to be double-pole.

What appliances need a fused spur?

Fused spurs are commonly used as an alternative to a conventional socket, for the installation of powerful electrical appliances that can be installed without a plug, such as ovens, washing machines, electric heaters, dishwashers, fridges, and so on.

Can I use a 3 amp fuse instead of a 2.5 amp?

Re: Radio calls for a 2.5 amp fuse. Can I use 3 amp? Yup. The fuse is there to protect the wiring and 3 amp is well within the supply wire’s capability.

Can a 5 amp fuse instead 3?

You can but you shouldn’t, it can cause wires to heat up and possibly cause a fire. You can replace a 5 amp with a 3 safely as long as you don’t exceed 3 amps.

Do I need a fused spur?

“The regulations state that the appliance needs to be fused, either with a plug or a fused spur. So as long as the plug sockets are accessible without touching the appliance to turn it off then this is fine, but also a fused spur is fine too.”

What is the difference between a 3 amp fuse and a 13 amp fuse?

Is a 3 amp fuse the same as a 13amp fuse? There are two main types of plug fuse: the 3A fuse and the 13A fuse. In simple terms, a 3A fuse should be used for appliances rated at 700W or less, and a 13A fuse for appliances rated over 700W.

Can I put a 5amp fuse in a 13 amp fused switch?

The purpose of a fuse (or circuit breaker) is to protect the circuit from damage due to overheating. If your circuit is rated at 13 Amps or higher then you can replace the 5 amp fuse with a 13 amp fuse.

Is a fused spur allowed in bathroom?

Even if were nearer, if the heater was sold as designed to go in a bath then it can go anywhere the makers instructions advise, but the fused spur can’t. As you describe it is perfectly within regs, although maybe not the brightest set up if you get condensation on the fused spur.