fcu

  1. Gavin John Hyde

    external fcu question

    Got a job coming up need to install a fcu coming of a RFC in an adjoining office room to power a light circuit. the light circuit will be in a large greenhouse with lots of water being sprayed for the plants and flowers so need suitable IP rating, albeit the FCU will be out of direct contact...
  2. G

    simple FCU question- turning off

    A simple question with hopefully a simple answer! We have a switched 13A fcu which controls an external RCD protected double socket. I can leave this on constantly and without anything plugged, it turns half off so the switch is level. I can turn it back on and it works fine What could be...
  3. H

    Basic FCU wiring question

    Please excuse the basic question, I am rewiring an FCU for a washing machine, adding a socket to the FCU output to plug the washing machine into rather than wiring the washing machine directly into the FCU without a plug. Just want to check that it is ok to wire both circuit wires back into the...
  4. Z

    Running two outdoor lights from one FCU.

    Hi, New here so not too sure if I posted in the right area. I’m planning to put two outdoor lights one in the back garden and one in the front. My plan is to use an unused FCU near the garden side of my house (my boiler room), I am going to change it into an RCD FCU and then run a cable...
  5. Gavin John Hyde

    20amp DP switch or fcu for 3kw heater?

    Been having a debate with a mate this afternoon about a circuit in his house. The circuit is a radial with 16 amp mcb that was previously used to feed his immersion heater that was removed when a boiler was fitted- he doesn't have a radiator in the conservatory and cant afford one to be fitted...
  6. B

    Adding a mains plug to a FCU

    Hi, Can anyone give me some advice on how I add a mains plug to the following circuit, The FCU is connected to a home alarm system and I would like to add a normal plug socket, any advice would be greatly appreciated Thanks
  7. G

    Fcu behind kitchen taps

    alright guys, Just seeking some advise. I don't want to go into the long ins and outs of the job so I'll just give you the basics. 2nd hand kitchen has been first and second fixed but they didn't bother doing the electrics before hand so half the kitchen appliances are in powered around the...
  8. nyb

    Double oven replacement - what FCU?

    Hi I'm replacing an old double oven that had a fixed connection to a DP SFCU. The new oven is rated up to 4.8kW/ 20A on the spec. I was thinking of just purchasing some 4mm T&E and sleeve the CPC at both ends and connect it to the SFCU where the old oven was. As I don't know what the old oven...
  9. D

    Conservatory Light FCU Switch Change of Location

    Hi all, I've looked at a job in a conservatory where there is a 3A FCU powering the light in the conservatory but the location of the FCU is as low down as a socket, under the window, making it difficult for the customer to reach down all the time. They want it moving to a standard height. Can...
    • DKenny
    • Thread
    • change conservatory fcu light location switch
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  10. G

    Simple FCU and Socket Question

    Hello Just looking for some advice re an FCU. I have an internal FCU which controls a single external socket. Need to add an additional external socket about 6m away from the existing. Best way to do it. Thanks Gary
  11. J

    2 FCU in Series for Outdoor Socket

    Hi everyone, hope you're well on this dull Sunday afternoon :) I want to add an outdoor socket for the garden and was hoping to use an existing (unused) FCU inside the house... For clarity, when we moved into the house I saw there was an FCU next to a double socket. I was told this was for an...
    • jac
    • Thread
    • fcu outdoor outdoor socket series socket
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. Pat H

    FCU for Extractor fan

    Adding an extractor fan off of a 6A lighting circuit. Installation instructions specify a local isolator (as I would anyway) so 3 pole isolator will be used. Switching L SL and N however should I have an FCU upstream of the live? It would be 6A fused as specified which seems pointless the RCBO...
  13. P

    fcu from cooker circuit

    I have recently had my house flooded, my insurance company have redone my kitchen but changed the location the dishwasher will be in to get it closer to the plumbing. I need to get power to the dishwasher but the socket above has already been spured (more than once and not by me) so don't want...
  14. haptism

    Max distance of fcu from appliance

    Hi, is there a max distance an fcu can be from an appliance ? Im looking to fit a wall heater on a dedicated circuit; I know the fcu needs to be near to the heater for isolation and maintenance ? I cannot find anything to define "near", in Reg 537.3.2 at least. Anyone know ?
  15. P

    Spur and lighting cct off a FCU protected spur?

    I am looking to install power and light into what was a "coal house" that is going to be used to hold a small domestic chest freezer. The room itself is part of the fabric of the house, but is only accessible by an external door. The wiring run will be direct through the kitchen wall into the...
  16. D

    fcu by kitchen sink

    hi would like some info regarding fitting fcu near kitchen sink. now i know as good practice it should be min 300mm away from edge of sink horizontally , but in a job iam doin tomorrow i require to go vertical. does this still stand ? iam installing a hot water urn in a staff kitchen in a...
  17. I

    FCU behind Electric Fireplace

    Hey everyone, Just a quick one... following a design issued it shows a spur located behind an electric fireplace. I dont believe there to be an issue but have been questioned about the compliance of the installation due to this? I have had a search about and cant find anything which would...
  18. S

    3amp FCU Tripping

    customer asked for a 2g socket and single light to be put into her outhouse which was connected to her kitchen, as there was no power there i had to take a spur off the existing kitchen radial circuit into the outhouse, i took it from the spur to a 13amp FCU onto a 2g socket then onto a 3amp FCU...
  19. Dan Brown

    cracked socket outlets and fcu

    Hi all I've come across a double gang socket outlet with a crack running from the earth upwards and one from the live downwards What could have caused this would excess amperage cause this Same goes for the switched FCU, it has a crack on the face where the fuse input is situated
  20. N

    FCU and timer switch.

    Does anyone know if you can get a FCU and timer switch in one unit. Customer has a switched FCU off ring main powering some outside lights and wants them to be put on a timer. Any recommendations. Thanks.
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