Replacing a 13A plug fuse with solid brass

John-SJW · Oct 9, 2021

I read once, never seen one for sale, that there is a solid brass replacement for the standard 13A fuse in a 13A plug. This is to eliminate the fusing in the plug, which is handy when having a heavy appliance plugged in behind itself, like under worktops which are isolated and fused by an FCU.

Anyone know where they are available, if they are?

On a dedicated radial with its own MCB and say a 20A isolator switch a washing machine can have a 15A fuseless round pin socket and plug. That is fine, but many manufacturers say that if you remove the 13A moulded plug the guarantee is void. This would never hold up court if an appliance is connected to regulation being sound and safe, but it is avoiding the hassle factor from these irresponsible makers.

John-SJW · Oct 9, 2021

DPG said:
Doesn't even make sense. And you are just avoiding the questions asked.

Will you suggest another solution.
A 15A round pin is suitable, but it us the shark makers warrantees that is the problem.

Read back on the thread.

DPG · Oct 9, 2021

John-SJW said:
Will you suggest another solution.
A 15A round pin is suitable, but it us the shark makers warrantees that is the problem.

Read back on the thread.

Do you do this sort of thing on other forums as well? I wouldn't mind, but you do seem to have a modicum of electrical knowledge and maybe you could offer something useful?

Dave OCD · Oct 9, 2021

I always use solid links in my old table lamps which have that nice single insulated twisted flex, 3 amp fuses are rubbish and need replacing far too often when my old stock Chinese 150w bulbs blow, they only last a couple of weeks usually so I reckon I've saved £££s in fuses.

DPG · Oct 9, 2021

Dave OCD said:
I always use solid links in my old table lamps which have that nice single insulated twisted flex, 3 amp fuses are rubbish and need replacing far too often when my old stock Chinese 150w bulbs blow, they only last a couple of weeks usually so I reckon I've saved £££s in fuses.

You trolling again Dave?

goasis · Oct 9, 2021

westward10 said:
In #8 you referred to Regs, which Regs?

Duh, the regs, you know, the regs we all know.... can't believe you have to ask really....the regs....

James · Oct 9, 2021

Dave OCD said:
I always use solid links in my old table lamps which have that nice single insulated twisted flex, 3 amp fuses are rubbish and need replacing far too often when my old stock Chinese 150w bulbs blow, they only last a couple of weeks usually so I reckon I've saved £££s in fuses.

i can help you to save a fortune.

James said:
I will sell you as many as you like for your own personal use.
£12.50 each with a minimum order quantity of 100.
lead time 14 days.

I think I might be on a winner here!!

westward10 · Oct 9, 2021

John-SJW said:
You are on some sort of wind up! Or have you been on the weekend tipple?

We follow many Regulations so I am interested which one you are referring to.

Dave OCD · Oct 9, 2021

Well it's BS but not the British Standard version. ?

freddo · Oct 9, 2021

Why bother trying to get solid fuse links XD

[ElectriciansForums.net] Replacing a 13A plug fuse with solid brass

nicebutdim · Oct 9, 2021

John-SJW said:
Will you suggest another solution.
A 15A round pin is suitale but it us the shark makers warrantees that is the problem

The most obvious solution that sprang to my apprentice's mind has since been suggested in post #36 - you have a fused spur above, so stick a flex outlet below.

This ain't rocket science and you're seriously overthinking a problem that's very unlikely to occur. How many such 'inaccessible' fuses have you had to replace and what caused those fuses to blow?

John-SJW · Oct 9, 2021

freddo said:
Why would you ever need to access such a fuse? if it has blown the appliance is faulty and will need to be pulled out to repair it anyway, at which point the fuse becomes accessible...

Having inaccessible fuses is a no, no. Obvious.
Have fuses accessible like in say an FCU, which is also an isolator as as well.

John-SJW · Oct 9, 2021

freddo said:
Why bother trying to get solid fuse links XD
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Is that for fun?

freddo · Oct 9, 2021

John-SJW said:
Is that for fun?

I enjoyed putting it together this evening.

John-SJW · Oct 9, 2021

nicebutdim said:
The most obvious solution that sprang to my apprentice's mind has since been suggested in post #36 - you have a fused spur above, so stick a flex outlet below.

This ain't rocket science and you're seriously overthinking a problem that's very unlikely to occur. How many such 'inaccessible' fuses have you had to replace and what caused those fuses to blow?

The thread is about two points:

1) Where to buy solid links for 13A plugs?
2) Manufacturers not honouring warrantees because a moulded plug is cut off to hard wire the appliance or fit a round pin fuseless 15A plug.