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    MAX LOAD FOR DOUBLE UK DOMESTIC 3 PIN SOCKET?

    Hi With a standard 13 amp domestic uk 3 pin socket the max load is 13 amps i believe?. So does this mean that a DOUBLE socket would have a max load of 26 amps....OR is a double socket still only 13 amps?. In one part of the double socket i have ( on a 3 way adapter) a tv, a blu ray player and a...
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    Use of a plug in electronic timer with convector heater?

    ok thanks...I thought that might be the case. Although I would think most modern convector heaters have an auto thermal safety cut out rather than a manual one. Therefore I think the makers of the plug in timers should make it clear they are not suitable for appliances with auto cut out.....cheers!
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    Use of a plug in electronic timer with convector heater?

    I have bought a Dimplex 1/2/kw convector freestanding electric heater which does not have a timer. In the manual it states "do not use with an external switching device such as a timer so as to avoid the potential hazard of the inadvertent resetting of the internal thermal safety cut out...
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    Use of an extension lead with a 1 and 2kw electric fire.

    ok....thanks for the replies... my extension lead is only 2 metres and is fully unwound with ONLY the fire plugged into it...thanks for putting my mind at rest. Regards Dimy
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    Use of an extension lead with a 1 and 2kw electric fire.

    Hi! Can someone give me some advice please. I have bought a 1 and 2kw electric freestanding electric fire. In the manual it says "install near a power socket so you don`t have to use an extension lead". The problem is the fire power lead is quite short so I have to use an extension lead. It is...

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