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Wiring up an electric awning

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  • 05-06-2024 11:38am
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    sarahmurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭sarahmurphy


    Does anyone know how a patio electric awning should be connected to the house electricity supply?

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    10-10-20
    Registered Users Posts: 7,030 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    Hi, I'm not an electrician but probably as a fused spur off the main ring. You'd probably want to RCBO that circuit so that you have earth leakage protection separately from the overall house RCD (if not already completed).



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    Braxton Victorious Vinegar
    Posts: 0 ✭ Braxton Victorious Vinegar


    If it's just a motorised awning, they draw less than 3 amps usually and are designed with continental wiring in mind, which usually means they have a power supply that's mounted inside, which is designed to be plugged in.

    They're usually connected with a fused connection unit here. Or, they may need a socket installed somewhere near the window if it's powered by a plug-in transfomer. However, what you can connect to existing wiring depends on the design and state of the wiring. You'd really need to get an electrician to look at it. It's a very minor job though.

    If it's a heated awning you will probably need to run a dedicated circuit.



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