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Historical question WRT 15 amp sockets.

ISTR that in an old edition of the then IEE regs, that two socket outlets each of the unfused 15 amp type could be connected to a 25 amp fuse.

Have found a number wired thus in a large old house. Possibly pre-war, wired in MICC and still in good condition. 

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  • Indeed, in the 1939 11th edition, see below.

    But this was short-lived rule as by the 1950 12th edition this had gone to be replaced by advice about 13A sockets, fused plugs, rings  and floor areas, more or less the modern era.

     

     

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    It is OK on an EICR as it complied when it was installed ;-)
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  • Indeed, in the 1939 11th edition, see below.

    But this was short-lived rule as by the 1950 12th edition this had gone to be replaced by advice about 13A sockets, fused plugs, rings  and floor areas, more or less the modern era.

     

     

    1a430f74a8873f73ae3bd3c6fe5c909a-original-11thedn201.png
    It is OK on an EICR as it complied when it was installed ;-)
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