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6A lighting cct to supply a 13A socket

Farmboy
So, we all know about feeding lights from a socket cct, but would you do it the other way around, running on to a single 13A socket from a 6A lighting cct (which is wired in 1.5mm2, to run a few LED's) to supply a lawn mower and similar items? Somebody was given a quote to install the socket.


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    Farmboy:


    Well apart from having asked about upping the cb size, i was simply asking whether you would put a socket on the end of a lighting cct, to which you're apparently saying yes. So there appears to be divided opinion.

     



    559.5.1(v) specifically states that socket outlets are permitted on lighting installations, so that is that answered.


    Obviously wanting it for plugging in something which will trip the MCB every time is not going to be much use.


    Therefore, is it possible to do anything to prevent this?


    The circuit has 20A cable so If you know the circuit is not subject to more than 25% derating then you can have a 16A  MCB which is adequate for a 13A socket and the lights.

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    Farmboy:


    Well apart from having asked about upping the cb size, i was simply asking whether you would put a socket on the end of a lighting cct, to which you're apparently saying yes. So there appears to be divided opinion.

     



    559.5.1(v) specifically states that socket outlets are permitted on lighting installations, so that is that answered.


    Obviously wanting it for plugging in something which will trip the MCB every time is not going to be much use.


    Therefore, is it possible to do anything to prevent this?


    The circuit has 20A cable so If you know the circuit is not subject to more than 25% derating then you can have a 16A  MCB which is adequate for a 13A socket and the lights.

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