Replacing Fused Switches with Sockets

[Peter101]

Completely untrained amateur here sorry! I am looking to successfully replace two fused double pole fused switches with sockets. The two fused switches are located in a double box and are each connected to a three core cable - both switches are also interconnected. I would like to replace one or both switches with sockets but I am not sure what connections need to be made. I can simply substitute the switches for sockets maintaining all connections but I am not sure this is correct. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

 

[Spoon]

if it were water I could replace a stop cock with a tap and an outlet easy enough, the principle is largely the same - but, if it really truly does need an electrician then I'll get one. The reason I asked the question was not prove how dumb I am or how smart you all are; simply to get advice.

If it was a gas pipe that you wanted to tap into would you do the job yourself?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Can you advise if there are any cables connected to the load side of the two FCUs?

Does anything stop working when you switch them off and remove the fuses?

 

[westward10]

Can you advise if there are any cables connected to the load side of the two FCUs?

Does anything stop working when you switch them off and remove the fuses?

See #2 and 4.

 

[DJ Ovengloves]

How so?

How do you know there’s a viable earth, it’s not wired wrong etc etc. All possible and requires quick, basic testing to verify.

Lost for words

 

[westward10]

How so?

How do you know there’s a viable earth, it’s not wired wrong etc etc. All possible and requires quick, basic testing to verify.

Yes we know this hence my reply in #5.

 

[DJ Ovengloves]

Ahhhhh, I see.

I shall go sit in the corner, facing the wall

Yes we know this hence my reply in #5.

 

[telectrix]

don'tforget your cap.

 

[westward10]

Are you near Guildford as there is a couple of members near you, Davesparks springs to mind.

 

[Taylortwocities]

See #2 and 4.

Just checking!

 

[Spoon]

I think we have scared the OP away...

 

[Pete999]

I think we have scared the OP away...

Sometimes, unfortunately hearing the truth is quite often, a painful awakening. I hope he gets his jobs sorted satisfactorily.

 

[Dave OCD]

Again.......

Edit - reply to post #25

 

[westward10]

I think we have scared the OP away...

Job is probably done.

 

[Octopus]

Are you near Guildford as there is a couple of members near you, Davesparks springs to mind.

Thats a Windlesham postcode (I think) ..... not far from me.