"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article
ws.net,
:::Jerry:::: wrote:
Well, I bet a lot of dish-washers, dryers, washing machines
and
probably microwave ovens have there moulded on plugs removed
when
being connected to FCU's, even though you seem to think it's
a
pointless way of installing them....

So you can't use a length of copper to replace the fuse in an
FCU?

Yes, of course, but if the circuit is a radial that's also
protected
by a suitable MCB, in fact if it was a radial you would only need
a
CU and not a FCU.

So you'd have to rate all flexes at the MCB value? Most radials in
other
countries are 20 amps or so.

But we are talking about dedicated appliance circuits here, so where
would the problem be?



And yes, I do think it totally pointless. If you want a switch
elsewhere
from the socket - or a means of simply switching it off - use a
20
amp DP
type. Neater, and the plug fuse still 'protects' the wiring,
and
you can
simply unplug it when needed.

No you can't, unless you have a plug and socket taking up space
in a
cupboard, and what if there isn't a cupboard near - what do you
do
when you have three appliances in a row, only the two end units
are
next to any possible cupboard.

You prefer dangling flexes from an FCU? Whatever floats your boat.
snip

No, have you never used a FCU to supply a flex to CU wall plate?

For all your talk about having things just so, you seem to be
governed by cost rather than neat and accessible installations - as
you say, whatever floats your boat.