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Do elec connections for CH pumps and boilers have to hardwired

Carlow52 · 2011-09-28 10:54:32

or can plugs and sockets with 5 amp fuses be used? Thanks

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28-09-2011 11:54am

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or can plugs and sockets with 5 amp fuses be used?

Thanks

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#2 28-09-2011 1:55pm
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Carlow52 wrote: »

or can plugs and sockets with 5 amp fuses be used?

Thanks

They should be hard wired. Many are combi boilers anyway with the pump inside the boiler housing. Why would you want to use plugs and sockets?

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#3 28-09-2011 8:52pm
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It used to be common alright
on basic oil boilers
Most of em require perm feed now and more

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#4 28-09-2011 11:05pm
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I had did it that way myself a fair few years ago alright now that i think of it, on oil boilers out in sheds.

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