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I would like to install an aerial signal booster/splitter in the loft but it requires a 13A socket. There is no power in the loft so is it ok to spur off the lighting circuit (with 3/5A fuse) and then install a single socket up there?

What are peoples opinions on this? or any other suggestions?

Thanks
 
it has been done like that, but it's poor practice. you could fit a 5A or 2A round pin socket from the lighting circuit and replace the plug on the amp.
 
I must admit I cant see any problem with a 13a socket wired to the lighting circuit for a specific item of equipment in a loft, especially if it is suitably labelled....possibly poor practice but it's hard to see a real problem as it will be fused at 5/6a at the origin. Tels suggestion of a 2a/5a socket is a good one,but the reality is a 13a socket will do exactly the same job. A possible snag is the provision of RCD protection which may not be on the lighting circuit,but is required for a socket. However a socket for a specific item of equipment and labelled as such may have RCD protection omitted.
 
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My concern would be that if there is a 13A socket outlet in a location any future residents may not be aware and then plug in other appliances that the circuit isn't intended to permit.

I know labelling would mitigate this, but personally I don't like it ...
 
You fellas aren't paying attention, the OP has stated it's a TRANSFORMER plug, so there won't be 2x 3 amp fuses in series and cutting the plug off would be rather unproductive .:uhoh2:

1/3 of my attention on the thread, 2/3 of it on that case of beer over there. Speaking of which, time to get started :)
 

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