Guest Guest Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 I've been installing an Accenta G3 mini and got it all working (quite pleased with myself However, the manual recommends a dedicated spur to the main fuse board... 1) I don't have and spare breakers on my main fuse board, and 2) It would be extreemly difficult to get a spur back to the board. Is it 'ok' to take a spur off a socket loop? Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6343-dedicated-spur/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Yes, install a fused spur using the same size twin and earth as the socket you are spuring of (i.e. 2.5mm2, and fit it with a 3amp fuse. The fused spur should be adjacent to or next to the alarm control panel. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6343-dedicated-spur/#findComment-55493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
antinode Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Don't forget it should be an unswitched FCU. Trade Member Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6343-dedicated-spur/#findComment-55505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IM_Alarms Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 And try to make sure that this circuit isn't on an RCD (earth leakage device) as a lot of socket circuits are and this may lead to nuisance tripping of the supply to the alarm panel........... not a good idea. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6343-dedicated-spur/#findComment-55506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Good point Antinode Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6343-dedicated-spur/#findComment-55507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Is this not where part 'P' kicks in? Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6343-dedicated-spur/#findComment-55526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Should do probably - But Ive heard rumours part P is going to run into trouble soon.... Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6343-dedicated-spur/#findComment-55527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Is this not where part 'P' kicks in? 55526[/snapback] As its not a new circuit or (I assume) in a kitchen or bathroom, part P (P is for P*ss take) does not apply. Fire Member Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6343-dedicated-spur/#findComment-55531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Should do probably - But Ive heard rumours part P is going to run into trouble soon.... 55527[/snapback] Hope not, I've spent a small fortune on registration. (ECA want extra dosh while NIC lads get it for nowt!!!! Fire Member Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6343-dedicated-spur/#findComment-55532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
antinode Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 You can spur off an existing circuit, aslong as it's not in a kitchen or bathroom, as John says. You'll only have problems if you run a new circuit from the CU. How this is any more dangerous or difficult than spurring from an existing circuit I'll never know. Part P is just one big joke as far as I'm concearned, but let's not go there... Trade Member Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6343-dedicated-spur/#findComment-55540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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