Replacing a 13A plug fuse with solid brass

[John-SJW]

I read once, never seen one for sale, that there is a solid brass replacement for the standard 13A fuse in a 13A plug. This is to eliminate the fusing in the plug, which is handy when having a heavy appliance plugged in behind itself, like under worktops which are isolated and fused by an FCU.

Anyone know where they are available, if they are?

On a dedicated radial with its own MCB and say a 20A isolator switch a washing machine can have a 15A fuseless round pin socket and plug. That is fine, but many manufacturers say that if you remove the 13A moulded plug the guarantee is void. This would never hold up court if an appliance is connected to regulation being sound and safe, but it is avoiding the hassle factor from these irresponsible makers.

 

[DPG]

That is a new one on me. I wonder how the fuse effects the electronics.

You'd be surprised what hifi enthusiasts do. Have a web search for hifi mains plugs, IEC leads, etc. And check out the prices.

 

[overskilled]

You'd be surprised what hifi enthusiasts do. Have a web search for hifi mains plugs, IEC leads, etc. And check out the prices.

Russ Andrews in particular being good for a laugh.....

 

[ipf]

So there!

 

[DPG]

Russ Andrews in particular being good for a laugh.....

Oh indeed. Must dig my 1970s hifi mags out sometime

 

[freddo]

Say behind a fixed integrated washing machine. It is not going to be plugged into anywhere else.

Why would you need a solid link in the plug of an integrated appliance? Besides you don't buy solid links you just cut the head off an m6 screw/bolt, everyone knows that.

 

[Strima]

Anyone got a copy of BS1363 and can look up solid links?

 

[John-SJW]

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So there!

Not a manufacturers item for sure, but looks safe enough if well clipped in making a sound electrical connection. And to regs if the plug is after an FCU. Nicer to have a purpose made product.

 

[John-SJW]

Why would you need a solid link in the plug of an integrated appliance? Besides you don't buy solid links you just cut the head off an m6 screw/bolt, everyone knows that.

To avoid an uncessessary inaccesible fuse behind.

Yes, many do know that. But a purpose made item is better.

 

[John-SJW]

Anyone got a copy of BS1363 and can look up solid links?

I have the feeling BS 1363 is not BS 1363 once a solid link is pressed in, as the fusing is removed.

 

[westward10]

The regs we all have to conform to.

Which Regs?
Can you explain the benefits of a solid link.

 

[Strima]

I have the feeling BS 1363 is not BS 1363 once a solid link is pressed in, as the fusing is removed.

Therefore not permitted for use as it no longer complies. Case close.

 

[SJD]

You can get a solid fuse replacement in other sizes, mostly much larger, though I did notice a 20x5mm size:

Weidmuller 0446100000 WEIDMULLER SBL/1912 NEUTRAL LINK, SOLID BAR, 5X20MM | Kempston Controls

Weidmuller 0446100000 WEIDMULLER SBL/1912 NEUTRAL LINK, SOLID BAR, 5X20MM part of Neutral Links, distributed by Kempston Controls. Shipping to 240+ countries worldwide.

www.kempstoncontrols.co.uk

"A solid fuse replacement slug, 5x20mm used to remove/replace a fuse terminal fuse with a straight-through option. Solid links can be used when trying to trace a fault in part of the electrical system."

Haven't seen any in BS1363 size.

 

[DPG]

Not a manufacturers item for sure, but looks safe enough if well clipped in making a sound electrical connection. And to regs if the plug is after an FCU. Nicer to have a purpose made product.

Which proves you are trolling again. Surely everyone knows this right?

 

[freddo]

To avoid an uncessessary inaccesible fuse behind.

It's not inaccessible, it's behind the appliance.

 

[goasis]

To avoid an uncessessary inaccesible fuse behind.

Yes, many do know that. But a purpose made item is better.

Why is the appliance, which comes with and is therefore designed to have, blowing 13a fuses in the plug top in the first place?