A fused spur also known as a fused connection unit (FCU) is an electrical switch containing a fuse often used instead of a conventional electric plug socket. There are two different types of fused spurs, a switched that includes a manual switch for turning on or off, and a non-switched which does not have a manual switch. You can find out more about fused spurs in our comprehensive a href="/web/generalDisplay.html?id=ideas-and-advice/fused-spurs-guide"guide to fused spurs/a.h3What are Fused Spurs Used for?/h3For maintenance and health and safety when installing appliances such as washing machines and dish washers or high powered electrical equipment on a separate cable from a ring main, you can use a fused spur.h3Can you Connect a Fused Spur to an Existing Socket?/h3You can connect a fused spur to an existing socket providing the socket does not already have a spur. The number of spurs used must not exceed the number of sockets.strongCaution/strongAll electrical equipment should be installed by a qualified electrician.