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Can anyone advise me where I can get 2 amp 3 pin 2-way or 3-way adapters?
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"I have a number of rooms with 2 amp 3 pin sockets in lighting circuits. It will make it easier to add lighting units if I can get some more adapters."
I may be jumping the gun a bit here but how many houses do you see numerous lighting sockets unless its a gust house or hotel? Fair enough a couple in a house for table lamps. Some thing dont seem right.
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I doubt you will be able to get them these days.
May I ask what you need them for?
May I ask what you need them for?
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I have a number of rooms with 2 amp 3 pin sockets in lighting circuits. It will make it easier to add lighting units if I can get some more adapters.
I have found 2 amp 3 pin sockets and plugs on the Inernet, but no adapters. Even if they are no longer in production, I'm sure there will some available in outlets with old stock.
I have found 2 amp 3 pin sockets and plugs on the Inernet, but no adapters. Even if they are no longer in production, I'm sure there will some available in outlets with old stock.
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You need to be careful when doing this as you could potentially overload the sockets. They are installed on circuits with 6Amp or maybe 10Amp overload protection.
Plugging a single lamp in to one will not overload it as the lamp will never draw over 2Amps, but once you start adding multi adapters you could potentially overload it.
Having said that 2Amps is 480Watts at 240Volts so you'll need a fair few lamps to achieve an overload, but still worth bearing in mind.
Also the overall circuit will have been designed based on each of your sockets having one lamp in it so adding extras has the potential to overload the circuit, depending on the exact situtation.
Plugging a single lamp in to one will not overload it as the lamp will never draw over 2Amps, but once you start adding multi adapters you could potentially overload it.
Having said that 2Amps is 480Watts at 240Volts so you'll need a fair few lamps to achieve an overload, but still worth bearing in mind.
Also the overall circuit will have been designed based on each of your sockets having one lamp in it so adding extras has the potential to overload the circuit, depending on the exact situtation.
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What makes you think it is a 1950's install?
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BS546 is still current with the 2A sockets often installed for table lamps and standard lamps etc
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"I have a number of rooms with 2 amp 3 pin sockets in lighting circuits. It will make it easier to add lighting units if I can get some more adapters."
I may be jumping the gun a bit here but how many houses do you see numerous lighting sockets unless its a gust house or hotel? Fair enough a couple in a house for table lamps. Some thing dont seem right.
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Quite a few in the time I have been in the game. A lot of clients think it is a great idea when you suggest it as an option.
I can think of some houses where we have installed them in all living rooms and bedrooms.
I have done a couple of houses where lamp sockets was the only lighting in some rooms (V low ceilings)
They make testing simple as you can just make up a plug adaptor for the tester
I can think of some houses where we have installed them in all living rooms and bedrooms.
I have done a couple of houses where lamp sockets was the only lighting in some rooms (V low ceilings)
They make testing simple as you can just make up a plug adaptor for the tester
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It's 15Amp adaptors that we could really do with! The theatre industry pretty much exclusively uses 15Amp plugs and sockets for stage lighting still.
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Just to put right some of the speculation: I had the circuits put in to four rooms in m residence about 19 years ago. The question remains does anyone know of an outlet with some old stock that I could contact please?
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I've had a really good search on the web and I cant find an multiple round pin extension sockets. only found this which wont be much use to you
Permaplug 15AMP Trailing extension socket Rubber Heavy Duty ELS15B | eBay
Makes sense that they no long make them, it would lead to over loading the circuit if too many appliances were plugged in. But in your situation seen as it is only for lights you have options:-
An electrician could add extra sockets in your home and make sure that the amount of sockets do not over load the circuit and also test the cable/circuit to ensure it is in good condition.
You (or an electrician) could buy some round 3 pin plug sockets and back boxes fixed to a bit of wood and make your own extension lead up? Not as nice as a factory made molded extension lead but it will do the job. Just make sure you dont plug too many lights into it or you will trip the MCB or blow the fuse in the plug top.
Personally I would suggest you call a local electrician which will help you get the best results for what you need and where you need the sockets or extension lead/s. He may be able to offer you better options once he/she has seen your house? Good luck John.
Permaplug 15AMP Trailing extension socket Rubber Heavy Duty ELS15B | eBay
Makes sense that they no long make them, it would lead to over loading the circuit if too many appliances were plugged in. But in your situation seen as it is only for lights you have options:-
An electrician could add extra sockets in your home and make sure that the amount of sockets do not over load the circuit and also test the cable/circuit to ensure it is in good condition.
You (or an electrician) could buy some round 3 pin plug sockets and back boxes fixed to a bit of wood and make your own extension lead up? Not as nice as a factory made molded extension lead but it will do the job. Just make sure you dont plug too many lights into it or you will trip the MCB or blow the fuse in the plug top.
Personally I would suggest you call a local electrician which will help you get the best results for what you need and where you need the sockets or extension lead/s. He may be able to offer you better options once he/she has seen your house? Good luck John.
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