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Does new cooker hood need a fused spur fitting?
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<blockquote data-quote="Christ0" data-source="post: 434915" data-attributes="member: 28375"><p>Hello,</p><p></p><p>I am new here and am a part-time DIYer. I do understand a bit about electrical wiring but with the regulations being so comprehensive, I tend stay away from anything other than rewiring a plug. I have added fused spurs and additional sockets to kitchens in the past though.</p><p></p><p>I am just about to replace a cooker hood. The old hood had a moulded 13A plug which was plugged into a 13A outlet about 9" from the ceiling above the hood. This socket connects back to the consumer unit in a kitchen cupboard about 4 feet away. It connects to the ring main as has RCD protection.</p><p></p><p>The new cooker hood is a class 2 non-earthed unit with bare live and neutral. Can I just add a 13A plug to it and fit a 3A fuse or do I need an additional dedicated fused spur?</p><p></p><p>I'm quite happy to pay for a qualified electrician to fit this if it's absolutely necessary.</p><p></p><p>Many thanks in advance for any replies.</p><p></p><p>Christ0</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Christ0, post: 434915, member: 28375"] Hello, I am new here and am a part-time DIYer. I do understand a bit about electrical wiring but with the regulations being so comprehensive, I tend stay away from anything other than rewiring a plug. I have added fused spurs and additional sockets to kitchens in the past though. I am just about to replace a cooker hood. The old hood had a moulded 13A plug which was plugged into a 13A outlet about 9" from the ceiling above the hood. This socket connects back to the consumer unit in a kitchen cupboard about 4 feet away. It connects to the ring main as has RCD protection. The new cooker hood is a class 2 non-earthed unit with bare live and neutral. Can I just add a 13A plug to it and fit a 3A fuse or do I need an additional dedicated fused spur? I'm quite happy to pay for a qualified electrician to fit this if it's absolutely necessary. Many thanks in advance for any replies. Christ0 [/QUOTE]
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