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Round-pin sockets

3DataModem · 2018-11-09 23:20:16

I've moved into a brand new house, and several rooms are fitted with switch-controlled round-pin sockets. I know these are generally used for lamps (you just swap the plugs as they are wired the same). However, I was considering using one of them for the christmas tree lights this year so they can be turned on/off from the…

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10-11-2018 12:20am

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I've moved into a brand new house, and several rooms are fitted with switch-controlled round-pin sockets.

I know these are generally used for lamps (you just swap the plugs as they are wired the same). However, I was considering using one of them for the christmas tree lights this year so they can be turned on/off from the wall.

The question is; can I connect a gang strip (4 sockets) to a round-pin plug, or will that overload it?

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#2 10-11-2018 3:00pm
Thomyokk

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You can if it's for small items(loads)

The sockets will have rcd protection

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