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Testing requirement on overheated fuse switch to heater
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<blockquote data-quote="Doc Hudson" data-source="post: 475102" data-attributes="member: 1607"><p>A 13A fused spur should by its very name be capable of carrying a 13amp load. Your heater at 2800watts should be approx. 11.5 to 12amps, (dependant upon fluctuations of supply voltage). So the switch should not be overloaded or a fire risk. But as has been said the quality and cost of different manufactures fused spurs can leave a bit to be desired. If you do a quick search on Screwfix.com for white plastic fused spurs then you will find prices from £3.12 to £8.97. Its not rocket science to see they are not all built to the same quality. Plus even with a good quality accessory if the terminations have not been secured tight enough then overheating issues can be encountered. I don't think you will find any specific regulations relating to your problem, other than the basics of good workmanship and proper materials should be used. There is no requirement to issue any certificate or undertake any further testing of a circuit when doing simple like-for-like maintenance replacements. (as the initial design, installation and testing certification, and/or subsequent periodic inspection &amp; testing reports should still be adequate). There is no valid reason not to have the heater reconnected in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>Doc H.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doc Hudson, post: 475102, member: 1607"] A 13A fused spur should by its very name be capable of carrying a 13amp load. Your heater at 2800watts should be approx. 11.5 to 12amps, (dependant upon fluctuations of supply voltage). So the switch should not be overloaded or a fire risk. But as has been said the quality and cost of different manufactures fused spurs can leave a bit to be desired. If you do a quick search on Screwfix.com for white plastic fused spurs then you will find prices from £3.12 to £8.97. Its not rocket science to see they are not all built to the same quality. Plus even with a good quality accessory if the terminations have not been secured tight enough then overheating issues can be encountered. I don't think you will find any specific regulations relating to your problem, other than the basics of good workmanship and proper materials should be used. There is no requirement to issue any certificate or undertake any further testing of a circuit when doing simple like-for-like maintenance replacements. (as the initial design, installation and testing certification, and/or subsequent periodic inspection & testing reports should still be adequate). There is no valid reason not to have the heater reconnected in my opinion. Doc H. [/QUOTE]
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