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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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    There is nothing in the regs to stop a 13A socket being fed from a 'lighting' circuit fused at 6A. Indeed, as others have said, in the loft for a TV amp, or similar dedicated small load, like a fan or a window winder it is a quite sensible solution.

    Is it a good idea for a socket for general use in the public area of a block of flats ? , No, not really, the chances of it being tripped by carelessness are too high. Even for the intended use, lawnmower, it seems a bit light - a large flymo will blow a 5A fuse if it stalls on long grass or similar. I'd be looking for a radial or ring to spur from.
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    There is nothing in the regs to stop a 13A socket being fed from a 'lighting' circuit fused at 6A. Indeed, as others have said, in the loft for a TV amp, or similar dedicated small load, like a fan or a window winder it is a quite sensible solution.

    Is it a good idea for a socket for general use in the public area of a block of flats ? , No, not really, the chances of it being tripped by carelessness are too high. Even for the intended use, lawnmower, it seems a bit light - a large flymo will blow a 5A fuse if it stalls on long grass or similar. I'd be looking for a radial or ring to spur from.
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