is this acceptable?

[simo1991]

is it acceptable to wire a light from a socket if you put a spur unit in to fuse it down? and place a 3 amp fuse in the spur unit?

 

[Amp David]

You've not been watching cowboy builders have you:28:

Its ok if done as you say and if the socket you're coming of allows the spur to be added.

 

[simo1991]

how do you know if it allows you to spur of it?

 

[spark 68]

I don't see why not.

I have done this myself especially in a small garage, conservatory or outside light where the existing CU was a 16th ed. (no RCD on lighting) split board, and used a SFCU for the lighting.

I was once pulled by the LABC inspector, who insisted that I used 1.5mm for the lighting circuit, in case someone replaced the 3 or 5 amp fuse with a 13A, so usually do this as a matter of course when using this method.

You need to make sure it is labelled and noted.

I would like to point out this method is not my preferred way of doing things, but can be used to get you out of a jam, or if the customer is unwilling to disturb existing decor etc..