Can I plug 16A to 10A?

Although these two sockets have three-eye sockets, in actual use, these two sockets cannot be shared. That is to say, the electrical appliances that can be used with 16a sockets cannot be used with 10A sockets.

Can I use a 15 amp plug in a 10 amp socket?

As has been said, the only legal and fully safe way is to either have a 15A power outlet installed or to use an approved product that connects the 15A caravan plug to a 10A power outlet.

Can I plug 16A to 13A?

The plug on this appliance is marked 16A 250V. Wattage is 1425. The marking on the plug is the current rating for the plug, not the current the appliance will draw. 1425W is just under 6A so it should be fine to use the appliance on a 13A UK socket.

What does 10A Plug mean?

Standard 10A mains plug for double insulated appliances. Earthed domestic appliances and equipment. Special purpose outlets such as control circuits, lighting and exhaust fans etc. Caravans, air conditioning, light industrial appliances and equipment.

What is the difference between 10 amp and 15 amp?

The only difference between a 10 Amp GPO and a 15 Amp GPO is the size of the earth pin.

How can you tell if a socket is 15 amp?

How do you know if a circuit is 15 or 20 amps? Check your catch. If the two positions are in parallel, there will be a 15 amp connection. If one slot is T-shaped and the other is straight, there is a 20A socket that also accepts 15A connections.

What does 10A mean on a plug?

A “10A” fuse that is a fuse rated for 10 amps (A stands for amps, a measure of current flow). A 10 amp fuse will be used to power and protect a circuit that requires a maximum input current of 10 amps.

Can you plug a 10 amp plug into a 15 amp socket?

So a 10 plug with a 15A socket would be required to have a 10A breaker in the tail… (These are obviously Australian products, but show what is required to be safe and legal)- yours would have the appropriate plugs/sockets on it for your usage… This issue is commonly found in Australia for caravans, where a 10A socket may only be available…

What size wire do I need for a 15 amp power supply?

Use a #16 wire cable that can handle 13A or better yet #14 at 15A. Another issue is the length of your cable. If very long it might have a voltage drop sufficient to end up with a voltage at the power supply too low for proper operation. Having a large cable would produce less voltage drop.

What is the difference between a 13A and a 16A socket?

There is not a huge difference between a 13A socket and a 16A socket. Actually, any of those sockets are designed to handle higher currents than the rated specifications, and they do it as a safe margin against inadequate connections.

Can I use a BS 1363 plug in a 10A socket?

Electrically, the 13A BS 1363 socket is protected by the 13A fuse in the plug. If you were to use a 10A pseudo BS 1363 socket (which I’m certain that it’s non-Spring certified) then it’ll fail should you load it above 10A (if the manufacturer is honest). Note that 13A fuses do not blow at 13.001A.