masona said:
This is what I can't understand...... If you have 2 single socket side by side, what is the difference?
The difference is that each single socket can
safely withstand a loading of 13A, whereas if the two appliances were plugged into a two gang socket (also rated at 13A), then there is a danger (with both appliances on together) that the 13A maximum will be exceeded.
Jaymack said:
The advice and statements by some contributors to this forum must be treated with caution. There are no experts, we are all learning.
The advice and statements by some contributors to this forum naturally err on the side of caution. If the official safe limit of a BS1363 socket outlet is 13A, then that figure should not be exceeded, and that goes for all outlets, be they single, double, triple sockets or spurs.
What you write about doubles having a greater current rating is piffle.
MK Electric said:
MK recommend that users of their sockets consult professional design Engineers when designing installations to avoid the possibility of heat and mechanical stress to components and installations caused by overloading of MK socket-outlets.
Exactly. Good design will avoid any situation where overload is likely - and in many cases good design includes where possible capacity for further loading. A professionally designed and installed circuit will not allow the rating of 13A per outlet to be exceeded.
No experts, only learning, eh? Well, I agree with the latter part of that, but not the former.
You are certainly no expert, posting that unqualified drivel. Why on earth sanction the loading of an electrical accessory beyond it's safe, designed,
intended loading?
Would you say the same of a 32A DP switch? Oh, it's OK, load it up to 50A, it'll be OK.
Or a 6A switch to 20A? Or an 63A incomer to 100A?
Get real.