Pete wrote:

Run it through a fused connection unit with a 5amp fuse, thus there are 2
fuses protecting the socket. yes some could uprate both fuses - but then
again someone could re wire the socket completely.


But will an FCU with a 5amp fuse blow as soon as 5amps of current is
drawn through it? I'll bet it wouldn't, and an MCB is unlikely too
until the circuit has been loaded for some time (unless you can get
really quickly reacting ones). An RCD would not protect against over
current here either, it'd only help if a fault were to arrise but
the damage would already be done then...

I personally don't think there is a great need for a socket in the
loft, after all what could you need to run up there when you are not
up there with it and can therefore use a drum extention lead.

The only things I've ever used in a loft is a lamp, soldering iron
and a power drill... All powered from an extention lead. I guess it's
convinient but I'll bet the OP has an extention lead he can use anyway.

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Regards,
Aaron.