Can an electrical panel heater with plug be hardwired?
I wonder if it is possible to buy an electrical panel heater that is supplied with a plug and to then remove the plug and hardwire it instead and to put the wire in the wall to hide it. Is that possible or should that not be done?
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Yes, an electrical panel heater with a plug can be hardwired. However, this should be done by a qualified electrician to ensure it complies with electrical safety regulations. Removing the plug and hardwiring the heater involves connecting it directly to a fused spur, which provides a safer and more permanent installation. The wire can be concealed within the wall, but proper insulation and conduit use are essential to prevent any potential hazards. Always consult with a professional to ensure the installation is done correctly and safely.
17th Jun 2024
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Fawkes Electrical
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Yes. However, if cutting the plug top off an appliance, it may invalid the warranty.
Also, the appliance would need to be connected to a FCU (fused connection unit).
Also, the appliance would need to be connected to a FCU (fused connection unit).
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Brams Electrical services
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Yes, it can be hardwired into a fused spur or a double pole switch and you can come off of a Ring main with this
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Handyman
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Yes, it is possible if:
-Supply comes from spur with 13A fuse or less (Best to be the same rate as the fuse, provided with the heater)
-The connection between the heater and the spur is properly done with wago inside wago box or other proper connection with chok box.
-Supply comes from spur with 13A fuse or less (Best to be the same rate as the fuse, provided with the heater)
-The connection between the heater and the spur is properly done with wago inside wago box or other proper connection with chok box.
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Bright lighting and solutions ltd
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This is possible with the correct fuse but the warranty will be voided
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Electricfix
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Yes if it’s hardwired into a fused spur.
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Sxa.ltd
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Depending on the manufacturer instructions if there is a plug must be plug in if there is a plug and in the manufacturer instructions say can be hard wire then yes
2nd Sep 2024
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Yes absolutely this would be achieved with a switched or unswitched fused spur
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LP Electrical
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It would have to be connected to a fused spur in place of the plug. Where you place that is up to you, in terms of hiding it in the wall you could only replace the lead with a longer one and hard wire that into a fused spur in the loft or some void, you cannot bury a joint in the wall.
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Fearns electrical
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Usually panel heaters do not come with a plug they usually just come with a cable that has been stripped this is because ideally the should be wired into a fused spur
19th Sep 2024
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Yes, an electrical panel heater that comes with a plug can often be hardwired, but it depends on the heater's design and local electrical codes. Here are a few important considerations:
Manufacturer’s Instructions: Check the heater's manual to see if hardwiring is allowed. Some models are designed specifically for plug-in use, while others can be hardwired by following specific guidelines.
Voltage and Amperage: Ensure the heater’s voltage and amperage match the circuit you intend to hardwire it into. If not, you may need to upgrade your electrical system.
Electrical Code Compliance: In some areas, local building or electrical codes might require certain heaters to be hardwired, especially in bathrooms or other specific rooms. Always consult your local codes or a licensed electrician.
Wiring Requirements: When hardwiring, you’ll need to ensure the correct wire gauge and circuit breaker are used. For instance, many heaters may require a dedicated circuit if hardwired.
Manufacturer’s Instructions: Check the heater's manual to see if hardwiring is allowed. Some models are designed specifically for plug-in use, while others can be hardwired by following specific guidelines.
Voltage and Amperage: Ensure the heater’s voltage and amperage match the circuit you intend to hardwire it into. If not, you may need to upgrade your electrical system.
Electrical Code Compliance: In some areas, local building or electrical codes might require certain heaters to be hardwired, especially in bathrooms or other specific rooms. Always consult your local codes or a licensed electrician.
Wiring Requirements: When hardwiring, you’ll need to ensure the correct wire gauge and circuit breaker are used. For instance, many heaters may require a dedicated circuit if hardwired.
23rd Sep 2024
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Hoxha Unity Electrics
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British Standard does not allow this, this can only be done if manyfactor allows such a thing.
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Sparkz electricals ltd
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It’s best to hardwire the electrical panel heater. As it pulls a lot of power the plug will not support and burn as a result. So it’s best hardwired with fused spur
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Wilson Electrical
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Yes. This can be done in theory. You could make use of a switched fused spur with a flex knockout in the bottom.
Effectively you would have to “spur off” an existing socket. Fit a switched fused spur into your required location and connect the flex cable attached to your heater into the spur. The switch will allow you to turn the heater off at the supply when you like. The added protection of a correctly rated fuse will protect you from any danger of over heating cables etc.
Effectively you would have to “spur off” an existing socket. Fit a switched fused spur into your required location and connect the flex cable attached to your heater into the spur. The switch will allow you to turn the heater off at the supply when you like. The added protection of a correctly rated fuse will protect you from any danger of over heating cables etc.
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Gerrards Electrical Solutions
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It is possible but electrical work should only be carried out by an individual who is competent in understanding the risks associated with electric shock and fire.
Heaters are commonly wired into switch fused spurs by electricians. The job requires some skill to provide an aesthetically pleasing outcome as you have to chase out the wall to provide a flush result.
If your are located within the Cheshire area, we would be happy to provide you a free quote to hardwire a heater of your choosing.
Heaters are commonly wired into switch fused spurs by electricians. The job requires some skill to provide an aesthetically pleasing outcome as you have to chase out the wall to provide a flush result.
If your are located within the Cheshire area, we would be happy to provide you a free quote to hardwire a heater of your choosing.
22nd Oct 2024
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WR Sparks
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Yes this is possible. You’re able to do this via removing the plug and connecting it to a spur and spurring off a ring
1st Nov 2024
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i would put it on a 13a switched spur (depending on ampage of heater).
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Walters electrical installations ltd
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It is definitely possible, however there are 2 factors to consider.
1. The manufacture's warranty will be voided as the product has been altered.
2. The cable will need to be hardwired into a switched fused spur wirh the correct fuse installed
1. The manufacture's warranty will be voided as the product has been altered.
2. The cable will need to be hardwired into a switched fused spur wirh the correct fuse installed
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Thibaut Desguers
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Hi there,
Yes it is possible, you would have to cut off the plugtop, then find a suitable power circuit to wire it to, install a switched fused connection (SFCU) unit onto that circuit (with suitable fuse rating, depending on heater power rating and cable size), and connect the heater to the load side of the SFCU.
However you do need to make sure to choose a suitable circuit, and you need to make sure your mains power supply is suitable for it - several tests need to be carried out by a competent person.
Hope this helps
Yes it is possible, you would have to cut off the plugtop, then find a suitable power circuit to wire it to, install a switched fused connection (SFCU) unit onto that circuit (with suitable fuse rating, depending on heater power rating and cable size), and connect the heater to the load side of the SFCU.
However you do need to make sure to choose a suitable circuit, and you need to make sure your mains power supply is suitable for it - several tests need to be carried out by a competent person.
Hope this helps
8th Dec 2024
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Ash electric
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Yes you can and make sure you have a spur switch for extra protection though it may not required but for good practice yes.
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JDM ELECTRICAL
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Depends on the current rating of the panel heater. Please contact an electrician.
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Flash elecrical
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This can be done with will need a fuse spur to isolate the power to the panel.
28th Jan 2025
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VoltZ
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It is possible, check the manufacturers booklet, check the wiring regulations and follow safe practice also make sure the cable is rated and its added to a guse spur for safety.
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Wall to Wall Electrical
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You will need the heater to be fused. By cutting off the plug you will be losing the fuse in the plug which is most likely a 13amp fuse, possibly a 5amp depending on the power of the heater. You can lose the plug but the cable from the heater would need to go into a fused spur with the appropriate fuse
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ARE ELECTRICAL SERVICES
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Yes or a switch fused supr with a dedicated fuse size that's recommended by the manufacturer
7th Jun 2025
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Yes this is possible, you’d need to hard wire it into fuse spur with the correct fuse size. Usually 13amps for heaters.
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