Hi folks, I have 3 FCUs in a row in the kitchen and am thinking of replacing with grid switches or altering the array. 1 switched FCU is a spur off the kitchen power ring and controls the cooker hood. (Replace with grid 20a DP switch + fuse ?). 1 switched FCU simply connects mains lighting feed cable(switched from doorway 3gang)to worktop lighting flex tails. (I know it might be handy to be able to 'isolate' the worktop lights for bulb-changing, cleaning etc. but would a grid 20a DP switch do instead ? Or just a connector block, even ?). Finally, 1 switched FCU+neon supplies the combi-boiler via a fly-lead. The unit is wired radially to 6a MCB (protected side)via 2.5mm TW/E. Would a grid 20a DP switch+neon be OK or is a fuse necessary ? Many thanks, k52
Not sure if you are planning to install a single 3-gang plate/box for the 3 switches. This would not be advisable as you would have more then one circuit in there.
Not sure if you are planning to install a single 3-gang plate/box for the 3 switches. This would not be advisable as you would have more then one circuit in there. Err, so what?
1 switched FCU is a spur off the kitchen power ring and controls the cooker hood. (Replace with grid 20a DP switch + fuse ?). yes Finally, 1 switched FCU+neon supplies the combi-boiler via a fly-lead. The unit is wired radially to 6a MCB (protected side)via 2.5mm TW/E. Would a grid 20a DP switch+neon be OK or is a fuse necessary ? no, yes
Hi, thanks for your reply. I thought that one of the advantages of the grid system was that you could have more than one circuit in there... I could be mistaken, of course ! k52
You asked two questions in one Would a grid 20a DP switch+neon be OK no and is a fuse necessary ? yes (3 amp max)
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