Light switches as isolators

[Des 56]

Shall we now progress this thread to the argument of whether a 20 amp double pole switch is suitable for connection to a 32 amp ring :sifone:



On second thoughts ,lets not go there

Just to add
I think its ok The contact ratings will be adequate

 

[JUD]

I couldn't give a damn. Fuse spur feed all my appliances. Fuse spur to socket appliance plugged in. Fuse spur to boiler. Simple

Having 2 fuses in series is a violation of Reg 536.1 unless the downstream fuse is of a lower rating than the upstream (discrimination). Let's say you have a fused spur feeding a socket which has a washing machine plugged in. Both the fused spur and the plug top would need 13A fuses installed, hence there is no discrimination between the two.

536.1 states that in the event of a fault, only the fuse that is intended to operate (the one in the plug top) must do so.

 

[nickblake]

We use 13 amp rated double sockets so i would say yes , and i agree with that electricalserve

 

[Amp David]

A row of fused spurs is looks bobbins! especially in a smaller kitchen which has a few appliances.

Grid switch then out to each appliance, ok i know there are factors limiting if this can be done, but if it can good job!

 

[telectrix]

till the grid switches fail and some numpty links them out because they're an obscure make and the only way to repair is to replace all 4 switches, grid plate and faceplate because all your wholesaler sells is MK.

 

[Amp David]

Only fit MK then! By which time the kitchen will be getting a refurb again lol