Fuse too big on fridge

[John-SJW]

A small under counter AEG fridge. Instructions say it is fitted with a 13A fuse in the plug. Also states it must be replaced by a 13A fuse. The fridge is drawing 0.32 amps. A 13A fuse is ridiculously oversized. If having a mcb or RCBO at the CU for just the fridge, a 1.00mm cable can be run on a radial for it.

The instructions do say that a qualified or competent electrician must fit the appliance, so a get out for them. If the electrician say 3A will do then that is that I suppose. Do many ignore these types of instructions and say insert a 3A fuse in the plug? Safer.

 

[John-SJW]

Hopefully a typo, but judging by some of your comments here and previously (multiple spurs from a single Wago springs to mind) I’d not be surprised if that was true.

It was amazing how many could not figure that out, which was so simple. You need to look at Wagos.

 

[John-SJW]

You are an electrician aren't you. We work to the regs.
It would be 'electrically incorrect' as it would be marked as a deviation from the regs in a report.

Show me the reg that says local isolation is mandatory? Whatever local isolation is of course. Where should this non-mandatory local isolation be? in a cupboard? Over a worktop? In an adjacent utility room? Under an appliance? Where?

 

[i=p/u]

Playing with fire toplay with fire john, just replace it ya mad man

 

[nicebutdim]

I my point it is not the end of. Only going by regs is not what competent electricians should be doing. Sometimes you have to use the electrical knowledge and training they are given.

Would that be the same knowledge and training that started this thread with the suggestion of 1mm cable and a 3A fuse?

 

[westward10]

No reg says local isolation is needed.
You should work to your electrical training and knowledge, not be like one of these, rear end covering, moronic, reg followers.

Fair enough if you wish to argue a point but posts like this will see the thread closed.

 

[i=p/u]

An mcb is only single pole where mf data may/will Say dp switch...

 

[dodger421]

It was amazing how many could not figure that out, which was so simple. You need to look at Wagos.

I look at Wagos on a regular basis when I’m installing them. They’re still a single point in a circuit.

 

[DPG]

Oh no. Tell me it isn't! Not the same person who was putting forward the argument that Wagos are more of a busbar than screw terminal junction boxes???

 

[Spoon]

No reg says local isolation is needed.
You should work to your electrical training and knowledge, not be like one of these, rear end covering, moronic, reg followers.

Show me the reg that says local isolation is mandatory? Whatever local isolation is of course. Where should this non-mandatory local isolation be? in a cupboard? Over a worktop? In an adjacent utility room? Under an appliance? Where?

We are talking about you saying that 1mm is 'electrically correct' for the circuit. Don't try and change the subject because you are wrong and know it mate. Have a look at the table I mentioned in a previous post for the reg.

 

[westward10]

Oh no. Tell me it isn't! Not the same person who was putting forward the argument that Wagos are more of a busbar than screw terminal junction boxes???

Amongst others.

 

[DPG]

Amongst others.

Jeez I remember that thread. Gave me nightmares.

 

[John-SJW]

We are talking about you saying that 1mm is 'electrically correct' for the circuit. Don't try and change the subject because you are wrong and know it mate. Have a look at the table I mentioned in a previous post for the reg.

A sole appliance, on a radial, drawing a third of an amp, on 1.00mm cable on say a 10A mcb is electrically sound and safe. Are you saying it is not?

 

[John-SJW]

I look at Wagos on a regular basis when I’m installing them. They’re still a single point in a circuit.

Er, no. Look again.

 

[John-SJW]

We are talking about you saying that 1mm is 'electrically correct' for the circuit. Don't try and change the subject because you are wrong and know it mate. Have a look at the table I mentioned in a previous post for the reg.

You are supposed to be electrically trained. To think. Now do not look at table. Tell me where it is electrically not sound or safe? I will be waiting a long time.

 

[John-SJW]

Oh no. Tell me it isn't! Not the same person who was putting forward the argument that Wagos are more of a busbar than screw terminal junction boxes???

Understand what a bus bar is then look at a Wago.
?