I am trying to fit a bathroom fan through a fused switch.
I have a 1 amp twin and earth wire coming from a junction box in the loft, going to the fused switch, and a 1.5 amp wire (was already in position, used for an old fan, without fused switch) from the switch to the fan. There is power at the load side of the switch, but no power coming from the switch on the supply side. what am I doing wrong ?
2007-07-27 22:35:44 · 10 answers · asked by MICHAEL B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The power from the household lighting circuit should go to the supply side of the fused switch.
The load is actually the fan, and so you should connect the "Load" side of the switch to the fan.
Make sure you are using the switch to break the live wire and not the neutral.
This is critical.
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Do turn off the power before you attempt anything. Double check to be sure it is off.
The line or hot wire is to be connected to the supply side of the switch. The load side of the switch is to be connected to the hot lead on the fan. The neutral wire doesn't need to go to the switch but it needs to be connected to the neutral side of the fan. The ground wire should be connected to the fan and the switch.
I really think that you shouldn't attempt this change yourself. You should get a qualified electrician to do the work.
No use getting shocked or burning down the place.
2007-07-28 04:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As someone else has pointed out, doing electrical work in a bathroom either has to be done by
(a) a qualified electrician who is signed up to a self-certification scheme (eg NICEIC, NAPIT & co)
or
(b) notifying the Building Control dept of your local council before you do the work (usually a fee to pay) and tested by them or their nominated electrician before you turn on the power to that circuit
Sorry to get heavy but if you don't you risk falling foul of Part P of the Building Regulations and can get a hefty fine. Plus, unless you are 100% sure of what you're doing you could electrocute someone. Please don't be offended if I tell you that your question is a bit scary.It does sound to me that you should get someone qualified in even if it hits you in the wallet (I know what electricians charge; Blackbeard wasn't the last pirate by any means).
If you're doing a straight replacement you might just be OK but please check here
(btw the feed from the ring circuit should go to the supply side of the fused connection unit as it's called, but please take professional advice).
I'm not a professional electrician btw,and although I am studying for it and am reasonably clued up now, I still got Building Control to check out my kitchen. You might find it hard to sell your property if you can't provide a certificate for work done.
hth
2007-07-28 00:16:59 · answer #5 · answered by Iain C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It goes to the supply. The load is any appliance that is connected to this switch.
2007-07-28 03:48:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-27 23:18:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to ask, then you should not be attempting the work, I am corgi registered for gas, and we too have people trying to attempt to save money, let me tell you, it usually ends up costing more.
2007-07-28 03:17:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you continue doing this you will either get hurt or cause a fire... I can only see this as a result...sorryy
2007-07-28 05:05:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you are dong wrong is messing with electricity.....get a spark to do the job
2007-07-27 22:45:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋