Double Switched FCU
 

Hi,
I have an existing double switched socket for my firdge/freezer and
dishwasher. I want to put the fridge freezer close to the wall so want
to replace the socket with a flex output. I have some MK already for
the extractor fan and another for the under cupboard lighting but
these areboth singles.
Is there a double version where I can simple replace the double socket
with a double flex output? This would avoid me having to knock out
space for 2 singles and ring them.
Thanks

Double Switched FCU
 

In article .com,
mal_k100 wrote:
I have an existing double switched socket for my firdge/freezer and
dishwasher. I want to put the fridge freezer close to the wall so want
to replace the socket with a flex output. I have some MK already for
the extractor fan and another for the under cupboard lighting but
these areboth singles.
Is there a double version where I can simple replace the double socket
with a double flex output? This would avoid me having to knock out
space for 2 singles and ring them.

Assuming unswitched FCUs are ok you could do it using grid components.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Accessories_Menu_Index/Grid_System/Grid_System_3/index.html

Other makes are also available, as they say.

The alternative for minimum 'building work' is to use a dual gang box
which takes two standard FCUs but of course is slightly wider.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Boxes_and_Enclosures_Index/Dual_Boxes/index.html

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Dave Plowman London SW
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Double Switched FCU
 

On 30 Aug, 11:22, "Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
In article .com,
mal_k100 wrote:

I have an existing double switched socket for my firdge/freezer and
dishwasher. I want to put the fridge freezer close to the wall so want
to replace the socket with a flex output. I have some MK already for
the extractor fan and another for the under cupboard lighting but
these areboth singles.
Is there a double version where I can simple replace the double socket
with a double flex output? This would avoid me having to knock out
space for 2 singles and ring them.

Assuming unswitched FCUs are ok you could do it using grid components.


They will have to be switched so that I can turn off the dishwasher as
if it were in a socket and to isolate the fridge freezer if required.
so it needs the equivalent of a switched and fused cover plate with
two swiches/fuses but ideally connected inside the same way as a
double socket. The only alternative is to widen the twin box to hold 2
singles and ring them together with the rest of the circuit.. I'll
have a look aty the site you suggested anyway. Thanks

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Dave Plowman London SW
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Double Switched FCU
 

On 30 Aug, 11:41, mal_k100 wrote:
On 30 Aug, 11:22, "Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:

In article .com,
mal_k100 wrote:

I have an existing double switched socket for my firdge/freezer and



Dave - if you get this... I have seen the dual boxes but never used
them. I'd still have wiring to 'ring' them but it looks like it might
be my best option. If you have used them , I take it that they are
wide enough in the centre to allow the FCU (or whatever is used) to
butt up to each other ? There must be a slight gap in the middle of
the two ?

Double Switched FCU
 

In article om,
mal_k100 wrote:
Dave - if you get this... I have seen the dual boxes but never used
them. I'd still have wiring to 'ring' them but it looks like it might
be my best option. If you have used them , I take it that they are
wide enough in the centre to allow the FCU (or whatever is used) to
butt up to each other ? There must be a slight gap in the middle of
the two ?

They fit together closely - just touching. Too close for some makes of
'fancy' acessories. But you should be ok with MK.

I'm not quite sure what you mean by 'ring'. If a double was ok so will two
FCUs feeding a freezer and dishwasher. Of course you will need extra wire
for two rather than one accessories.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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Double Switched FCU
 

On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 02:06:01 -0700, mal_k100
mused:

Hi,
I have an existing double switched socket for my firdge/freezer and
dishwasher. I want to put the fridge freezer close to the wall so want
to replace the socket with a flex output. I have some MK already for
the extractor fan and another for the under cupboard lighting but
these areboth singles.
Is there a double version where I can simple replace the double socket
with a double flex output? This would avoid me having to knock out
space for 2 singles and ring them.
Thanks

Feed 2 fuse modules from a 20A switch in a 3 gang grid.
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Regards,
Stuart.