Replacing Storage Heater Fused Socket for Standard Plug Socket

Keifer2391

Hi,

I am looking at replacing my storage heater fused sockets for normal plug sockets. Is there any issue with that?

I noticed 2 sets of wires coming out the back of the socket, but I am not on an economy 7 meter so can I re-wire both sets into a new socket and run the heater from the plug socket?

societys_child

What's the heater rated at?
Some things are hard wired for a reason. The pins of the 13A plug can start heating up during use.

ANDY597

Yes, that might give you problems. Storage heaters should remain on its own dedicated circuit with an appropriately rated ampage of fuse/mcb/rcd at the consumer unit matched to the cable size.

Cable size should be matched to the total load of the circuit.

No offence itended and ive tried to edit this a couple of times to avoid offence, but the fact your asking this question would indicate that you might need to engage with someone electrically competent to ensure your safety. Apologies in advance, don't know how else to put that.

Hermione_Granger

ANDY597 wrote: »

No offence itended and ive tried to edit this a couple of times to avoid offence, but the fact your asking this question would indicate that you might need to engage with someone electrically competent to ensure your safety. Apologies in advance, don't know how else to put that.

There's no other way to put it and you are totally correct.
At least you've worded it without sounding condescending which is more than a certain regular poster would have done.