Two lamps, one plug

On 28 Feb 2006 19:39:06 -0800 someone who may be snipped-for-privacy@care2.com wrote this:-

Indeed. However, they are another option for the original poster to consider.

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David Hansen
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"Enables 4 items up to a total load of 3120W to be connected into one plug"

Bloody dangerous!

Reply to
Nigel Molesworth

Why? Do you think you may trip over the cables?

Reply to
dennis

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 15:45:48 GMT someone who may be "dennis@home" wrote this:-

It is an option, but does not allow the lamps to be separated easily. Table lamps tend to be moved around and so separation may be useful.

Reply to
David Hansen

Because it implies that you can safely connect four appliances, that should be fused at 3A or 5A, but fit a 13A fuse.

Reply to
Nigel Molesworth

which isnt dangerous.

NT

Reply to
meow2222

Don't be so bloody stupid, of course it's dangerous.

Reply to
Nigel Molesworth

All appliances are designed to be safe when on a 13A fuse. It is a legal requirement for appliances. Google ukdiy archives for more detail.

NT

Reply to
meow2222

Nonsense. What about the flex?

Reply to
Nigel Molesworth

Assuming a short circuit situation, the sort of lengths you're likely to get with table lamps will blow a 13 amp fuse.

Reply to
Dave Plowman (News)

This isn't just about table lamps, it's about combining different appliances in one plug and fusing at 13A.

If this was sensible, plugs would be sold with 13A fuses, unlike the current situation where the buyer has the right to insist on a 3A one.

Reply to
Nigel Molesworth

the way of the world eh

NT

Reply to
meow2222

the way of the world eh

NT

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meow2222

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