Use for 1.5mm shaver wire

[SiJohn]

Hello all. I have renovated my bathroom and have no use for the shaver/light unit.
I disconnected the unit and pulled the wire (1.5mm) into the attic where I put into a coffin box.
Is there any thing useful I can use this for in the attic?
For example can I use this supply for a lighting fixture in the attic?
Or even as to connect a socket to it.
As it’s only 1.5mm I am worried that it would not be suitable for a socket unless perhaps I put a fuse before the socket.
Any help appreciated thanks

 

[westward10]

So the IET caved in to warehouse installers who wanted to operate a dangerous practice instead of using the correct plug and socket such as a BS546 5amp one.

My faith in the IET has just gone down several notches.

In what way is it dangerous.

 

[GeorgeCooke]

The issue would come where there was a potential danger from the aforementioned idiot doing his thing - and whether that could reasonably be foreseen.

In this case, I don't think there would be an actual danger, just an inconvenience.

Depending on where the idiot was when plunged into darkness. I've already mention a foot through the loft floor for instance.

 

[Dartlec]

Depending on where the idiot was when plunged into darkness. I've already mention a foot through the loft floor for instance.

That's not an electrical danger though, though not sure it would ever be reasonble to consider it our responsibility - Blame the house builder who didn't board the loft and provide handrails....

 

[Baddegg]

But it is supplying a 13a socket. So the obvious assumption is that it is mislabelled.

Obviously yes the person that took the time and care to mark up the accessories made a mistake, c’mon @GeorgeCooke ?......surely if we are making assumptions you’d assume it was correct, why would you mark up something for 13a only?

 

[Baddegg]

Depending on where the idiot was when plunged into darkness. I've already mention a foot through the loft floor for instance.

I’m glad we’ve reached a happy medium in the person being an idiot....so just to play along what do you actually see this idiot plugging in that would trip the circuit, in a loft that’s clearly not used for much as it has no boarding to even walk around on? Bearing in mind the circuit was probably already in use with the tv amplifier being hardwired into it?

 

[Dartlec]

I’m glad we’ve reached a happy medium in the person being an idiot....so just to play along what do you actually see this idiot plugging in that would trip the circuit, in a loft that’s clearly not used for much as it has no boarding to even walk around on? Bearing in mind the circuit was probably already in use with the tv amplifier being hardwired into it?

A lamp to supply his 'herb' collection?

 

[Baddegg]

A lamp to supply his 'herb' collection?

There’s a possibility that’s gonna blow the 3a I’m afraid ??

 

[Ziggie]

I have one that someone put in a 3a fused central heating system and ran motor of shower mixer. This was in the cupboard in the upstairs.

I stuck a label on it in yellow stating only for 3a use.

luckily my wife has an advanced C&G in electronics ......and I have now replaced it with an RCD.