How lots Watts on a 13amp Plug?
Answers: Hi,Use the standard formula that Power(watts)=Volts X Amps.
Assuming that the extension is rated at 13 Amps-using the equation-230(standard voltage contained by the UK) X 13 = 2990 Watts.
Therefore total lights on that extension if it is just the lights is 2990 divided by 250, which give you 12 ish.
NOTE-this is dependent on the length of the organize and also if it is coiled or not(induced EMF)particularly critical if you are fully loading the lead whilst coiled.
Richard U
Just picking up on another reply from one of our answerer's-an RCD (Residual Current Device) trips the circuit if it senses a glitch to earth-no safe guard to overloading.
To protect against potential over current fault you would need an circuit breaker(or fuse!)this is the newer book of the fuse-it reacts to over current fault much more quickly-and potentially alleviates overheating problems that can cause electric wiring to melt/burn.
1300w doh
The United Kingdom only:
European Union power 230VAC @ 50Hz
30A Ring Main
Go for No more than 2Kw Unless you know what else is on the Circuit
:o)
Safely, you could run up to 3kw.
A standard kettle uses 3kw, as does a 3-bar electric fire. That is usually regard as a safe maximum.
I'd still stick an R.C.D. within though, just to be sure...
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