>> "They" means the extension lead when it is coiled up. Put anything over 1kw onto
>> a coiled up extension lead and it will melt in a matter of hours.
Coiled EHU leads are a regular source of trouble on caravan pitches. As are campers who get arxey when the possibility of such overheating is mentioned.
We've got several multi-gang trailing leads with 4+ sockets but only rated at 10amps - not sufficient for a 3kw heater. Whatever the rating of the lead once there's very little overhead for anything more than a heater at 13amps. We use them for PC's, USB chargers, LED desk lights etc. Probably fewer than 500watts altogether.
Miss B worked for a time on a mobile team with the Blood Transfusion Service doing sessions in West Country village halls. Various kit needed to be set up including tea urns, microwaves, computers etc. She had a bit of a run in with an older male colleague after pointing out that 'daisy chaining' extension leads without calculating the total load was a risk.
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