There is zero chance it is 10A.įrankv: Do not be tempted to increase the fuse value. The circuit breaker will be 25A (it could be 20A but that's unlikely). So the total load across several sockets will be 10-15A. In fact, several sockets will go back to a single fuse, which might be 10A or 15A. Good for a lot more than 10 amps.įrankv: So, almost certainly, the total load on the socket is 10A. The wiring behind this socket outlet will be 2.5mm² (or perhaps bigger if it's a large house). Whilst the socket may be 10A per outlet, the wiring behind the socket is almost certainly only 10A. It it highly likely that this house is quite new based on the type and state of the wall, skirting, fittings and curtain.įrankv: Not quite. I'll be making some assumptions based on the photo. Then you're OK even plugging a second heater into the second socket.Īt this moment I'm sitting near a 2400 W rated heater on full and a dehumidifier, the two appliances plugged into the same double powerpoint and both running quite happily.Īre you by any chance from Canada or the USA? I suspect the 2400 W is a nominal rating based on a 240 V mains supply (as Australia used to have), so the heater offers a resistance of 24 ohms and on a 230 V supply will draw 9.6 A. If you plug a kettle into one of the sockets, you're drawing 2400 W/230 V = 10.4 A, so you're OK to plug another appliance into the second socket as long as it draws less than 9.6 A.

If it's not 20 amperes you've got a problem and should get a sparkie in to look at your wiring. The rating will be printed on the circuit breaker.

You can verify this by plugging a small lamp into one of the sockets, turning it on, then turning each circuit breaker on your main switchboard off (and back on again) in turn until you find which one controls that powerpoint. Assuming that powerpoint was professionally installed and your house wiring is reasonably modern, the powerpoint will be supplied by a circuit rated at 20 amperes.

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