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Default Socket to 6 amp lighting circuit OK?

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

In article ,
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?


It's common to use round pin sockets for things like table lamps plugged
in to a lighting circuit. Normally round pin 2 or 5 amp. If you used a 13
amp socket, some idiot might plug in a heater etc.


You could always connect it via a 3A FCU. That might stop it tripping
the lighting MCB if overloaded, most times anyway.



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