On 10/02/2014 20:40, ARW wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Brian Gaff wrote:
Oh, I used a clock point for that sort of thing, I have to say, but
then I'm weird.

More normal plug/socket combination to use on a lighting circuit
would be 2 or 5 amp three pin - that's why they are still available
from nearly all makers of wiring accessories.

But if you wish to use something like a lead light or other device
fitted with a 13 amp plug, you'll need a 13 amp socket. With the
wiring protected by a FCU with a 5 amp fuse.

No need for the 5A FCU. The 6A MCB or 5A fuse will take care of any
overload.

My reason for including it was not for protection of the wiring, but for
adding discrimination if possible. I.e. it would be nice if overloading
the current budget for the socket blew only its fuse rather than taking
out the lights in the loft you happen to be in at the time! (especially
if its not boarded and you now have to find your way back to the hatch
in the dark)

Now what is required is the labelling of the 13A socket. eg "TV amp/loft
light ONLY"

Sometimes you just have to fit 13A sockets for the TV amp/LED lighting wall
warts that you want to power.

yup

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Cheers,

John.

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