Hi all does anyone know what is the max voltage a twin uk plug socket will take,can you, for example, have six-way adaptor in one socket and another or smaller in the other,running just tings like dvd,tv,set top boxes and so like.
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voltage is 230-250v,
your talking amperage.
the maximum current per socket is 13A continuous - although i have seen some cheap ones melt if you do that!!!
it really does not matter how many things you connect as long as the amps dont total over 13.
and just for fun:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7DOh_dT740
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Re: Standard UK sockets
Multi-socket adapters are pretty much essential in HiFi, TV cabinets and on electronics workbenches but you have to be mindful of the kind of appliances you plug in. stj is right to warn about the danger of drawing close to the 13A limit. The construction standards of typical multi-socket adapters tend to be nowhere near as good as those found in the kind of outlets built into houses.
I like to fit the mains plug of a multi-socket adaptor with a 5A fuse just to make sure it doesn't accidentally get overloaded. Four lots of up to 300Watts can still be supplied which should be plenty. If appliances individually draw significantly more (e.g. kettles, toasters clothes Irons etc.) then do everything you can to plug them directly into a wall outlet.
I have a pair of frankly insane 12-way socket panels on the wall above my workbench but they're typically full of little phone chargers and the like. I doubt they ever see more than a couple of Amps pass through.
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Re: Standard UK sockets
Originally posted by stj View Postvoltage is 230-250v,
your talking amperage.
the maximum current per socket is 13A continuous - although i have seen some cheap ones melt if you do that!!!
it really does not matter how many things you connect as long as the amps dont total over 13.
and just for fun:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7DOh_dT740
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