How many sockets off a fused spur

[12vshocker]

really simple one how many sockets can I run off a 13amp fused spur, I know I could look it up in the book, but I'm trying to win an argument in a pub?

 

[Richard Burns]

There is no restriction on the number of sockets that can be supplied from a fused spur as the cable cannot be overloaded, however on a practical basis the use of the sockets would need to be limited to a total of 13A total to avoid the fuse blowing all the time so consideration of expected load would be useful.

 

[Rpa07]

Wonder how the conclusion to that argument went - he may be still passed out from his winnings!

 

[Moley]

Or drowning his sorrows after loosing.

 

[Pete999]

There is no restriction on the number of sockets that can be supplied from a fused spur as the cable cannot be overloaded, however on a practical basis the use of the sockets would need to be limited to a total of 13A total to avoid the fuse blowing all the time so consideration of expected load would be useful.

Agree with what Richard says, check out Appendix 15 of BS 7671, for a pictorial description.