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Isolator switch for outdoor socket

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  • 03-10-2015 9:52am
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    MugMugs
    Registered Users Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi folks. Have an outdoor socket on the front of my house. Always meant to isolate it but never got around to it. Came home to find a tradesman helping himself when working on a neighbours house so nows the time.

    I bought a ten amp fused switch which I plan to install in the hallway. I presume all I need to do is cut the mains going to the external socket and route it through the switch. Is there anything else I should be considering when doing this?


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    Helpmefarm
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭Helpmefarm


    Yeah don't do it. It should be a 20 amp double pole. If ya don't know leave it alone.


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    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    Yes a 20amp double pole switch should be used.


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    MugMugs
    Registered Users Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    Cheers folks.


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    The Sidewards Man
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭The Sidewards Man


    Helpmefarm wrote: »
    Yeah don't do it. It should be a 20 amp double pole. If ya don't know leave it alone.

    Nothing wrong with using a fused unit either.


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    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    The Sidewards Man wrote: »
    Nothing wrong with using a fused unit either.

    Yea if the op already has it bought, that can be used.


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