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Andy Burns wrote:
A double socket with two plugs taking a total 20 amps might well run
cooler than a single at 13 amps. More 'air' around it.

but the test isn't 2x10A, it's 14A+6A

I didn't say it was.

Heating of a connector happens because of resistance. The same resistance
will result in more heat with more current. Likely balancing things out in
a twin type with the same total current.

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