UK Plumbing & Electrical News

July 18, 2026

Wiring Accessories — Sockets, Switches, and USB Outlets for UK Electricians
A trade guide to wiring accessories for UK electricians: 13A socket outlets, light switches, USB charging sockets, fused connection units, and outdoor socket installation to BS 7671:2018 Amendment 2. Covers ring and radial circuit design, RCD requirements, backbox sizing, and IP ratings.
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July 18, 2026

Wiring Accessories: Sockets, Switches, Dimmers, and USB Outlets — A Trade Guide
Wiring accessories guide for UK electricians: sockets, USB outlets, switches, dimmers, FCUs, and cooker control units — with BS 7671, Part P, and product specifications.
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July 18, 2026

Fused Connection Units: The Electrician's Guide to FCUs, Switched Spurs, and Flex Outlets
Fused Connection Units, Switched Fused Spurs, and FCU Wiring: A UK Electrician's Guide Fused connection units (FCUs) are one of the most versatile wiring accessories in a UK electrician's toolkit. From protecting kitchen appliances to providing safe isolation of boilers...
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July 18, 2026

Fused Connection Units (FCUs) — Switched, Unswitched, and Metal Clad for UK Electricians
What Is a Fused Connection Unit? A fused connection unit (FCU) — sometimes called a fused spur — is a wiring accessory that provides a permanently connected, individually fused supply to a fixed appliance. Unlike a standard socket, the appliance...
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Wiring Accessories — Sockets, Switches, and USB Outlets for UK Electricians