This may sound a stupid question, but how many adapters should be plugged into a socket, I recently saw a four socket adapter plugged in, with a triple adapter plugged into that at a friends house. A total of 7 items plugged in. Is this safe??
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are you talking extensions as in plug cable multisocket!!!!!
in general as long as you dont exceed the capacity of any components your ok as in total of 13amps unless theres a more limmiting factor
although its not best practice to run these sockets near to capacity as they are often poor quality and may heat up
i would say if the loading less than 2kw there should be enough margin for poor quality
this is only my opponion as i am a chippy not an electrician
in general as long as you dont exceed the capacity of any components your ok as in total of 13amps unless theres a more limmiting factor
although its not best practice to run these sockets near to capacity as they are often poor quality and may heat up
i would say if the loading less than 2kw there should be enough margin for poor quality
this is only my opponion as i am a chippy not an electrician
The multi-way extensions are very handy. Because they plug in, they are protected by the 13A fuse in their own plug (thanks to the UK's wonderful socket-ring-circuit design). Very popular for PC and TV/HiFi conglomerations which have lots of low-power appliances.
Not a good idea for big loads like washing machines, tumble driers or ovens.
Not a good idea for big loads like washing machines, tumble driers or ovens.
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