Extension leads off spurs

[NorthstaNder]

Hello,

My earlier thread on this board got me thinking...

Generally it's not a good idea to run more than one double or single socket on a spur unless there is an FCU before the first socket...but what's to stop someone plugging in a great big six socket extension lead into a socket on a spur, and then filling it up with electrical gear like a computer, monitor, speakers, printer etc etc!?

So many people must do this, without even realising

 

[FingRinal]

The extension lead is fused at (usually) 13A so the load is limited. It could almost be considered to be a fused spur. They have their place, but the cheap ones should be avoided. I've witnessed many go with a bang!