On Thu, 02 Sep 2004 11:23:08 +0100, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:


You can buy plugs from a wholesaler - even some of the larger sheds. But
these sockets - and the wiring - are of a lower rating than the normal 13
amp type - either 2 or 5 amp.


There was a 15A version too. IIRC it was common practise to run the 5A and
15A on radial circuits and the 2A as arealy mentioned came off the
lighting circuits.

2A have been put in as recently as the mid 60's (York University, some of
the college residences) and were off the lighting circuit - as proven when
too many kettles and hairdryers were plugged into them!

Timbo