how too?

[markbaldwin]

hi guys, whats the easiest way of wiring up an extractor fan ,light sensor, and lights all in the bathroom, (down lights) ive wired the lights already! please dont say, get an electrician!! im training to be one myself!!!

 

[odawire]

why the FCU? for the 3amp fan fusing thing?

 

[telectrix]

why the FCU? for the 3amp fan fusing thing?

yes, because most fan's instructions stipulate a 3A fuse in the supply. this is because they hope that if the fan seizes up , the fuse will blow before it starts a fire. if you don't fit the fuse, then the shady buggers will say it's your fault the house burnt down.

 

[odawire]

yes, because most fan's instructions stipulate a 3A fuse in the supply. this is because they hope that if the fan seizes up , the fuse will blow before it starts a fire. if you don't fit the fuse, then the shady buggers will say it's your fault the house burnt down.

Yea ive never fitted with a fan with a 3 amp fuse, why don't they make 3 pole fused isolators?

 

[telectrix]

that would make life too easy for us.

 

[Octopus]

On the bright side the FCU, allows you to locally isolate the fan/light and eliminate that part of the circuit in the event of RCD tripping!

 

[odawire]

How about in-line fuses in the fan housing itself?

 

[Octopus]

How about in-line fuses in the fan housing itself?

Wouldn't comply with manufacturers instructions for DP isolation!

 

[odawire]

Wouldn't comply with manufacturers instructions for DP isolation!

I mean as well as the isolator