Radial circuit help

[davesparks]

It seems strange to me that a double socket is only rated to 20A (not commonly known) when you theoretically could have 26A plugged into them. Clearly it works this way, otherwise there would be fires left right and centre, but it does feel like there is an element of chance involved.

The British standard requires that a twin socket be tested with a load of 20A made of of a 13A load and a 7A load. Manufacturers are free to make the total current rating whatever they like above this.

 

[Charlie_]

I would install a new 32 amp supply..
6mm t+e, cooker switch with socket.
3.6kw oven wired into switch
Hotplate plugged into socket
Or if the existing cable is ok then utilise that socket and then use 4mm instead of 6mm.
You shouldn’t have a 3.6kw load wired into a plug

 

[Ali2ndFixLover]

Causes and solutions should not be guessed at. If you don't feel your training and experience are sufficient to enable you to fault find and rectify this job you probably should not be doing it.

Im not doing it, I just advised him not to use it and call a competent person