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Default Socket to 6 amp lighting circuit OK?

Well, modern led ones seem to be powered by cheap and chearful wall warts,
designed to be radio jammers. grin.
Brian

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But XMAS lights come with 3 pin plugs
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On Friday, October 4, 2019 at 7:18:40 PM UTC+1, Andrew wrote:
On 04/10/2019 18:39, George Miles wrote:
I have 1.5mm cable for a downstairs lighting circuit.
Can I add a 3 pin socket to it above the door
for use by christmas lights etc?

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You could use one of those 3-round pin 5 amp sockets intended
for table lamps etc. Less bulky than the 13A variety.