"Asimov" wrote in message
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| Indeed, according to electrical code if the wall receptacle has 2
| sockets and into each is plugged a 15 amp breaker extension then this
| adds up to 30 amperes and this circuit will require #10 AWG wiring in
| the walls.
|
| More likely the circuit uses #14 AWG wiring but this is only rated for
| 15 Amperes, #12 AWG will handle 20 Amperes, etc. So clearly the
| original writer's appartment situation may be quite unsafe even though
| each extension has a 15A breaker.

This is the UK. Cable sizes are quoted in square mm (probably 2.5 mm^2).
Plugs are the UK square pin style with fuses internally.

NM