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Stephen wrote:
On Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:46:04 +0000, Owain
wrote:

usually any circuit above 6A for lighting is regarded as high power.
There is (was?) a prohibition on using SES and SBS lampholders on such
circuits.


Sorry for the late reply (holidays etc.).

Thanks for the info. BTW, why should ses and sbs lamp holders be
prohibited?


because they don't have adequate current carrying capacity to be
protected at more than 6A.

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John.

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