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.

 

[nicebutdim]

To avoid an uncessessary inaccesible fuse behind.

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

Have you thought about looking at this from a different perspective, rather than fixating on one particular 'solution'?

 

[overskilled]

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

Company is still in business somehow.....

 

[Electrics]

Say behind a fixed integrated washing machine. It is not going to be plugged into anywhere else. The best is a 15A round pin and shuttered socket behind the washing machine. The problem is awkward manufacturers wanting to side step their warrantee obligations, otherise a 15A round pin is the best choice, which cannot be plugged into anything else.

The question was, where are these solid links available?

Why in the absolute tosh does anyone care? Plug the thing in and go live your life.

 

[John-SJW]

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

It eliminates an hidden and uncessary fuse, when one is there on an FCU.

 

[DPG]

It eliminates an hidden and uncessary fuse, when one is there on an FCU.

And makes the appliance dangerous when plugged in somewhere else. Fundamental problem.

 

[goasis]

It eliminates an hidden and uncessary fuse, when one is there on an FCU.

If you're that bothered about fuses randomly blowing, wire it into a flex outlet plate

 

[westward10]

It eliminates an hidden and uncessary fuse, when one is there on an FCU.

So which Regs are you referring to I ask again.
A fuse will rupture due to a fault condition so how does fitting a link to an "inaccessible" fuse make a difference.

 

[James]

It eliminates an hidden and uncessary fuse, when one is there on an FCU.

Utter tosh
becomes dangerous as soon as it’s plugged into a different socket that is not fed from a 13A spur.

 

[John-SJW]

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

The common response. Some fuses just fail. Not a lot, but it does happen. Best have fues easily accessible - which is common sense.

 

[John-SJW]

So which Regs are you referring to.

I never mentioned a reg there.

 

[John-SJW]

Utter tosh
becomes dangerous as soon as it’s plugged into a different socket that is not fed from a 13A spur.

Read back. Behind heavy non-portable appliances. When pulling out it is easier to unplug as well.

 

[westward10]

I never mentioned a reg there.

In #8 you referred to Regs, which Regs?

 

[DPG]

Utter troll. Read his previous posts.

 

[westward10]

Utter troll. Read his previous posts.

I have don't worry.

 

[John-SJW]

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

The only troll here is YOU. You have been provocative from the beginning.
Now back to the prime point of the thread. Do you know where these solid links are available?