I've been working on rewiring my garage workshop and I'm a bit confused about fuse and holder selection for the lighting circuit. The total load is about 6 amps, but I've read conflicting advice about whether to use an 8A or 10A fuse.
From what I understand, you need some headroom for startup currents, especially with fluorescent fittings. I'm using ceramic cartridge types with panel-mount holders rated for 250V. The circuit breaker at the consumer unit is 16A, so I want proper discrimination between the two.
Anyone with experience in UK installations have recommendations? Also, should I be looking at BS 88 compliant fuses specifically, or are standard cartridge types sufficient for a domestic workshop? Appreciate any guidance from those who've done similar installations recently.
From what I understand, you need some headroom for startup currents, especially with fluorescent fittings. I'm using ceramic cartridge types with panel-mount holders rated for 250V. The circuit breaker at the consumer unit is 16A, so I want proper discrimination between the two.
Anyone with experience in UK installations have recommendations? Also, should I be looking at BS 88 compliant fuses specifically, or are standard cartridge types sufficient for a domestic workshop? Appreciate any guidance from those who've done similar installations recently.