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Jim Michaels wrote:
So if I fit a BS1363 plug cap with a 32amp fuse and 4mm lead it would
be acceptable to power an arc welder (or other device) drawing 30amps
from any ring that is handy?


Either the socket is adequate for the 32amp circuit it is on or it
isn't. Relying on whatever is plugged into it to not draw too much is
far from idiot proof, it isn't even non expert proof.

Are you trying to say that all sockets on radials are capable of carrying
the full rating of that radial as a continuous load? Because this doesn't
seem to be the case in most counties.


Anyone want to buy non-fused BS1363 style plugs?

They've got nothing to do with BS1363, and have no type approval anywhere.

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