3 Pin Plug...

[janzman]

.....Just had to replace the fuse in the plug on the kettle, and I thought when was the last time a fuse blew and I reckon it must be years ago. What about you, when was the last time a fuse needed replacing in your house?

[janzman]

Booger, wrong category. Can you move it to CB please Ed.

[Zacs-Master]

All houses should have a consumer unit (fuseboard) with trip switches, these days. If not, you probably need a re-wire.

[ABSpareEditor]

I have moved this thread into the category "ChatterBank".

[shoota]

I'm just about to blow one, any minute now...

[Zacs-Master]

Replaced one in garage just before we left. (He said, contradicting himself).

[andy-hughes]

It wasn't in my house, but the last time I hired disco equipment, I set it all up in the afternoon, tested it, and it was fine.

When I switched it on in the evening for the event, a fuse blew, and there was no replacement, I had to abandon the disco and apologise to all the guests.

I have never hired gear again - I bought my own, and I carry spares!!!

[Calicogirl]

Blimey couldn't you just have nicked one out of the kettle andy instead of abandoning the whole gig?

[hereIam]

Never !

[retrocop]

I am no sparks,as such, but I am guess the RCB's that are replacing the old fuse boards may have something to do with it. I had a total re-wire in my house about 20 years ago which included a replacement RCB. Although some circuits,mainly lighting, have tripped I have never had a blown fuse since the RCB was installed.

[TonyV]

Not had a fuse blown for ages, occasionally a trip in fuse box, normally when a light decides to give up.

[Peter Pedant]

yeah you need a trip thingey instead of a fuse box

( change in the law apparently )