Can 10A plugs use 13A?

So a 13A device cannot be run on a 10A socket. A 13A plug top will not fit anything other than a 13A socket outlet.

Can I put a 15 amp plug on a 10 amp cord?

It is not legal to put a 10 A plug on a 15A device because 10A GPOs can’t handle the current. If you want to fit a 15A GPO, you should get an Eleco. Make sure the wiring is up to date and there isn’t a lot of other load on the circuit.

What is the maximum wattage we can plug into a 13 amp strip extension?

3000 Watts is the maximum it is safe to put on a 13amp fuse in a plug.

What is the maximum safe wattage available from a domestic 13 amp socket?

3000 watts
Plugs for appliances rated between about 700 watts and 3000 watts (the maximum rating of a wall socket) should be fitted with a 13-amp fuse (coloured brown).

How many watts can a 10 amp extension cord handle?

2300 Watts
You can run up to 2300 Watts with the 10 Amp extension and 3000 Watts with the 13 Amp extension.

What’s the difference between 10 and 15 amp?

A 15 amp circuit is a dedicated single outlet, single phase circuit with heavier duty wire to carry the load. These sockets and plugs have a larger earth pin so the 15 amp plug cannot be inserted into a 10 amp supply, but a 10 amp plug will fit into a 15 amp socket.

Can you plug a 2 pin plug into a 3 pin socket?

NEVER plug 2 pin European plugs into 3 pin sockets without using a European adaptor plug. Only use one socket extension lead per socket and never plug an extension lead into another extension lead. Use this calculator to check if you’re exceeding the maximum load following the 13 amp rule. Click “Get Started”.

How many amps does a plug socket supply?

The plug socket will supply as many Amps as you pull from it (or attempt to). British plugs instead rely on the regulations that state that any UK plug piece should have the fuse inbuilt and the appliance should come with a fuse of sufficient rating. These are normally 1A, 3A, 5A, 10A or 13A.

What does a 10 amp external fuse mean?

A 10 amp external (N,B. in the plug) is an unusual fuse in the UK. There used to be 10 amp fuses in 13 amp plugs to BS1363 in the UK , but nowadays fuses tend to be 3 or 13 amp rated.

Can I use a 13 amp fuse on a 10 amp TV?

A 10 Amp fuse for a TV is already an overkill. Most TV’s have a 2 or 3 Amp fuse inside. Fitting a 13 Amp fuse in a 10 Amp rated circuit may cause an overload or a fire. Fit the correct size fuse.