In message , "Dave Plowman (News)"
writes
In article ,
sPoNiX 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/is a 15amp version available as well.

Yes. But I've not seen them in a shed -

I was looking for a couple of 5 A plugs and sockets in B&Q Warehouse
the other day. They had 15A ones there. But then they have all sorts in
that one, including various things specialists don't always have

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Chris French, Leeds