Aaron wrote:
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...

If they don't work then they're not even protecting the lighting
circuit *before* he's added the socket.

Andrew