Recent: Safely remove screen protector from a Macbook Air?

Mend > Lighting

Mend Plug House Socket

wiring a 500w security light?

Can i wire a 500w light to a normal plug and house socket? if i have a normal 2 plug house socket and i plug a 500w light into each of these sockets will they blow and overload the circuit?

lisa
September 2009
D.I.Y, LightingPlug House Socket
500W at 230v takes about 2.2A so fit a 3A fuse in the plug

Two of them will draw just under 4.4A - perfectly OK on a ring main circuit.

If you're in the US then the current will be double.

Watts divided by Volts = Current in Amps

As a personal plea to you - try to have the light just in your own property and not shining into your neighbour's bedroom windows.

Peccavi
September 2009

Automatic Answer

We may have found other answers which could help you.

Click here for Plug House Socket

Related Questions ...

Mend How to mend it?
1

Tefal gv9060go/23c?

Hi We have a Tefal Steam generator GV9060/23C which was working perfectly. When my wife plugged it in, the pl... [Read more]
Mend problem circuit rcd
1

Problem electrical circuit within my home?

One electrical circuit in my home (which powers the electrical sockets) is tripping my main RCD. The electric... [Read more]
Mend How to mend it?
1

How to connect weTher proof outdoor double switch?

I have 2x 13 amp plug extensions running from house to shed for electric use. All sleeved including a power l... [Read more]
Mend washing machine electrics power
2

washing machine tripping all electric sockets!!!??! help!!?

i woke up this morning to no electric in house then realised trip switch was down i turned off all items and f... [Read more]
Mend washing machine no power faulty
1

whats up?

my house had a powercut and now my hotpoint wma30 will not work ive checked the socket and plug there fine i h... [Read more]
Mend machine house checked
1

Miele 300 washing machine tripping mains fuseboard?

My Miele 300 keeps tripping the mains fuseboard in the house. Have checked the socket and plug, all lights are... [Read more]
Mend maxx wfl machine
1

Bosch MAXX 1200 WFL 2400 not doing anything!?

Hi, we've bought our 2008-modelled washing machine second-hand last year and this week it has stopped function... [Read more]
Mend switch wall sockets
2

Can I switch wall socket from 2-prong to 3-prong?

I just bought an older house, and all of the all sockets are 2-prong. My computer is a 3-prong and I want to ... [Read more]
Mend digital bbc freeview
1

BBC channels?

I am having trouble gaining BBC channels on digital. I have an outdoor areial with a single cable coming into... [Read more]
Mend repair steam iron
2

How can I repair my Gener.8 Max1 Steam Iron ? please x?

When the steam is used the house fuse cuts out. The iron can be used without this problem as long as steam is ... [Read more]
Mend plug socket power
3

plug socket?

i have had a new circuit board fitted and last night my power went off, i lost all lighting and no power to an... [Read more]
Mend circuit tripping consumer unit
2

Consumer unit/neutral tail?

A consumer unit problem: Took out the old and put in a new. Main switch kept tripping out. Checked the wiri... [Read more]
Mend electrical wiring fault
10

hall light switch replaced not working?

Hi all I changed all the light switches and plug sockets in the house all were working fine and I was all c... [Read more]
Mend electric temperature fuse
16

INDESIT IS70CS KEEPS TRIPPING ELECTRIC?

WHEN SWITCHIN ON THE TUMBLE DRYER, IT TRIPS THE ELECTRIC IE THE FULL HOUSE, BUT IT DOES NOT BLOW THE FUSE IN T... [Read more]
Mend dishwasher fuse bosch
1

What is the problem when the dw causes the main fuse in the house to trip?

Machine Bosch SMS 603 When switched on to do a wash it trips the main fuse in the house - and will not work... [Read more]
Mend image switch going

Sharper Image S1448 floor lamp switch replacement?
Mend pull switch cables

Bathroom ceiling pull switch?
Mend replace connect ends

How can I replace my LED strip light?
Mend kaoyi kfd 515s

Kaoyi KFD 515s dimmer switch?
Mend lighting artemide tizio

Humming sound Tizio 50?
Mend pull cord bathroom repair

How can I mend my pull cord switch?
Mend dimmer switch repair

Hytec dimmer switch?
Mend replacement find replace

Tizio light bulb replacement?
Mend red loose light

The red tip arm is loose on head light how do I repair?
Mend Artemide Lamp Replacement

Where can I find a replacement glass plate for my Tizio lamp?
Mend D.I.Y, Lighting

Hytec HY-3360 Dimmer Switch?
Mend D.I.Y, Lighting

Ring CT65 Transformer?

How to mend ...

Find out how to mend just about anything howtomendit.com for free repair help, information and advice.
Mend Lighting ...

Related Categories

Mend D.I.Y Tools
D.I.Y Tools
Mend Decorating
Decorating
Mend Gardening
Gardening
Mend General D.I.Y
General D.I.Y
Mend Plumbing
Plumbing
Mend Roofing
Roofing
Mend Switches and Sockets
Switches and Sockets
Mend Toilets
Toilets
Mend Windows and Doors
Windows and Doors

Topic

500W Security Light Wiring & Circuit Overload