Hi all,
I've got a 1.5mm wire running from the consumer unit to the outside which was previously a light. I've done away with the lights and want to repurpose the wire for a couple of plug in cameras.
Appendix 15 of BS 7671:2018 says it is acceptable to use a 1.5mm cable for a socket as long as there is a fused spur first as the cable can handle up to 15 amps and the spur will limit it to 13A anyway.
However, my question is;
As this cable goes straight from the CU, with no other lights or demand, does it still need a fused spur or can it go directly without one?
Many thanks!
I've got a 1.5mm wire running from the consumer unit to the outside which was previously a light. I've done away with the lights and want to repurpose the wire for a couple of plug in cameras.
Appendix 15 of BS 7671:2018 says it is acceptable to use a 1.5mm cable for a socket as long as there is a fused spur first as the cable can handle up to 15 amps and the spur will limit it to 13A anyway.
However, my question is;
As this cable goes straight from the CU, with no other lights or demand, does it still need a fused spur or can it go directly without one?
Many thanks!
