Wiring help required with this switch IP55 *fixed pictures*

[Steve]

I thought you needed an FCU for a waste disposal unit? Why are we talking about pond accessories?????? Did i miss something???

 

[jimbox]

No he needs an IP rated switch for a waste disposal unit, though JohnD has also recommended a FCU.

I don't know anything about waste disposal units, but would have thought it only activated when something is inserted into it, so why a switch is required I'm not quite clear?

 

[comms]

Is this any help, scroll to the last item on the page.

http://www.qvsdirect.co.uk/acatalog/WEATHERPROOF_ACCESSORIES.html

 

[securespark]

QVS do an IP66 spur:

LEW MW13SP @ 19.15

 

[securespark]

so why a switch is required I'm not quite clear?

A switch for maintenance and more importantly, a means of fusing down from 30/32A........

 

[plugwash]

so do MK but afaict they both suffer from the problem that they are basically an indoor FCU in a waterproof box, NOT a waterproof switch (e.g. that can actualy be switched safely with wet hands)

 

[Steve]

AND

 

[jimbox]

so why a switch is required I'm not quite clear?

A switch for maintenance and more importantly, a means of fusing down from 30/32A........

Sorry, I should have said "so why a IP-rated switch is required I'm not quite clear?"

If it's just for maintenance then a standard switched FCU would do the job nicely, if it needs to be IP rated then that suggests it's going to be used frequently. (Plus I can't see his wife getting excited about him installing a switch for purely maintenance purposes)

 

[securespark]

I'm going to stick my neck out and make some assumptions! Something a well-trained spark rarely does....

It may be possible to assemble a masterseal fused spur...if the masterseal components are interchangeable with grid plus...

Buy a 56422.

Fit a 56891 on one side.

Fit a 1361 fuse carrier on the other.

Scrub that....they are not interchangeable.

But why doesn't MK have the facilty to build a switch a la GridPlus?

 

[Steve]

When i was in a high-spec timeshare apartment in Florida once, they just have a normal switch above the counter for the waste disposal. Not IP protected (or their equivalent). IMO, you could just fit a normal 13A swtched FCU.

 

[jimbox]

but the yanks only have 110 volts, and just cos it's ok over there doesn't mean it does or doesn't meet whatever building regs we have here.

 

[JohnD]

AND

crafty, I agree, but I was thinking there might be a single accessory to do them both.

the point about the wet-hands switch is that auto-start shredders tend to start when you put your fingers in to fish out that bit of orange peel. I think in hotel kitchens I've seen a foot-operated bar switch to guard against distressing hand amputations.

 

[plugwash]

what about a fused terminal block? sure it makes changing the fuse a little tricky but it at least saves having another box.

 

[Steve]

but the yanks only have 110 volts, and just cos it's ok over there doesn't mean it does or doesn't meet whatever building regs we have here.

I was merely stating that these things dont need an IP protected switch! The yanks dont put fuses on anything either. Did i say that was a good idea?

With my idea, i was thinking of putting the fuse plate below the worktop, near the motor, and putting just the switch above the worktop.

But i mean, come on, who has never flicked a lightswitch with wet hands?

 

[jimbox]

But i mean, come on, who has never flicked a lightswitch with wet hands?

That's what your tongue is for isn't it?!