Hi there,
I need to fit a wall heater in my lounge. Reading the installation instruction it states:
"A means of disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring of the premises in accordance with the wiring rules. The supply circuit to the heater must incorporate a double pole isolating switch having separation of at least 3mm."
My house has recently (within the last 4 years) and have a 2 gang wall socket about 50cm from where the heater is to be fitted.
I was thinking that I would remove the double wall socket (including the double gang metal back box) and install two singles (a new double single gang metal back box) utilising the same wiring. After this I would be able to install a single fused isolation switch with flex outlet (to heater) and a single wall socket next to it for general use.
Is this possible and legal? Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Tris
I need to fit a wall heater in my lounge. Reading the installation instruction it states:
"A means of disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring of the premises in accordance with the wiring rules. The supply circuit to the heater must incorporate a double pole isolating switch having separation of at least 3mm."
My house has recently (within the last 4 years) and have a 2 gang wall socket about 50cm from where the heater is to be fitted.
I was thinking that I would remove the double wall socket (including the double gang metal back box) and install two singles (a new double single gang metal back box) utilising the same wiring. After this I would be able to install a single fused isolation switch with flex outlet (to heater) and a single wall socket next to it for general use.
Is this possible and legal? Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Tris