Reducing the number of circuits flies in the face of 314.1. However, reduced consumption may lead to reduced size cables. E.g. let's have 20 x 10 W LED luminaires on a circuit - that's still less than 1 A. Terminals might have to be altered in order to accommodate thinner conductors safely, but 0.5 mm² would suffice.


Gas will have run out, so houses will be all electric, but insulation is already so good that heating requirements would be no more than a few kW. Similarly, highly insulated fridges and tumble driers with heat pumps (which already exist) will mean that kitchens will no longer need powerful circuits. It is, however, difficult to see how the power of kitchen hobs could be reduced significantly. With smaller power requirements, socket circuits will become less powerful, and once again thinner conductors will be required. With less power consumption per device, 13 A plugs and sockets may become obsolete and be replaced by smaller ones.

Reducing the number of circuits flies in the face of 314.1. However, reduced consumption may lead to reduced size cables. E.g. let's have 20 x 10 W LED luminaires on a circuit - that's still less than 1 A. Terminals might have to be altered in order to accommodate thinner conductors safely, but 0.5 mm² would suffice.


Gas will have run out, so houses will be all electric, but insulation is already so good that heating requirements would be no more than a few kW. Similarly, highly insulated fridges and tumble driers with heat pumps (which already exist) will mean that kitchens will no longer need powerful circuits. It is, however, difficult to see how the power of kitchen hobs could be reduced significantly. With smaller power requirements, socket circuits will become less powerful, and once again thinner conductors will be required. With less power consumption per device, 13 A plugs and sockets may become obsolete and be replaced by smaller ones.