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Can I fit a plug socket on here
Guys got a lightswitch in my living room that leads to 3wires in the middle of the chimney breast. Can I connect a plug socket here so I can plug my TV into this?
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"The simple answer is No. As the lighting circuit is protected by a 6amp Kcb or fuse, which is less than what a plug is rated at 13amps."
Answered on 21st Oct 2024 - Member since Mar 2022 -
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"No you can’t light switch has 1.5mm cable and for sockets you require a 2.5mm cable. If there is another socket point next to the chimney breast you can possibly pick the cable from there."
Answered on 21st Oct 2024 - Member since Mar 2024 -
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"No you carnt wirer sockets of life lighting circuit"
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"Hi. The cable sizing would be too small to carry the amps required to power a TV thus causing the breaker to trip. The cable is designed for lighting circuits. You need a 2.5mm twin and earth to carry the rampage required from either a designated radial or ring circuit."
Answered on 21st Oct 2024 - Member since Mar 2023 -
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