Spur from a light

[bhamoggy]

If I need a 3A spur and take it from a light, can I just fix the spur to a joist keeping it under the floorboards?

 

[gselectrical]

If I need a 3A spur and take it from a light, can I just fix the spur to a joist keeping it under the floorboards?

The Fused spur will have to be accessible. Butt it up to the ceiling?

GS

 

[bhamoggy]

So basically onto the plasterboard between the joists then?

 

[Theorysparky]

Whats the spur for ????

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could you not take the spur to a cupboard for your fcu then back to the item ?????

 

[bhamoggy]

It's for a fan

 

[Theorysparky]

bathroom fan ????

 

[bhamoggy]

One of those large 4 bladed things to circulate the air on the ceiling in a living room

 

[Theorysparky]

has it got a light on it or is it seperate ??

 

[bhamoggy]

Just a fan, if it had a light I could just continue the loop couldn't I ?

 

[Badger]

most fan light units are just taken from the 6amp mcb supply without a spur

 

[gselectrical]

Just a fan, if it had a light I could just continue the loop couldn't I ?

Do the instructions mention a 3A fused spur? The fan wont use much more than a standard 100W lamp. Dont think i'd bother with the fused spur.

GS

 

[Theorysparky]

now we have all the info

i wouldnt bother either

MWC stating fan installed on lighting cct

jobs a good'n

 

[ProDave]

I wouldn't bother either.

It's a simple fan, fed from a circuit protected by a 6A MCB. It will be fine.

Probably the only reason the manufacturer states a 3A fuse, is if you were feeding it via a ring main from a FCU, where a 3A fuse would be appropriate.

Sometimes taking the manufacturers instructions too literally can lead to all sorts of complications.

 

[bhamoggy]

Thanks guys, I'll just go in on the loop then