fused sockets

[jeff43lincs]

hi
i have a unused (for 15yrs) fused socket in my kitchen which was used for turning my immersion heater on upstairs,would it be ok to take this socket out and replace it with a double plug socket

 

[fireman22]

if you mean a switch spur, well yes if outgoing cable has been removed. you will need to check what size cable is feeding it if it is 2.5mm cable it can go on a 20A breaker maximum. you will also need for it to be protected by an RCD if it could be used to feed outside of your property

 

[ban-all-sheds]

if you mean a switch spur, well yes if outgoing cable has been removed.

Yes

you will need to check what size cable is feeding it if it is 2.5mm cable it can go on a 20A breaker maximum.

Maybe.

It could be a spur from a socket circuit, in which case it can simply be replaced by a socket, subject to the normal rules for unfused spurs.

you will also need for it to be protected by an RCD if it could be used to feed outside of your property

Yes.

And Jeff - if you are in Lincs then the law says that you have to notify your LABC before you do this.