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A televison will pull 3 amps, a light 2 amps, a kettle 10 amps.(All these are approximate ratings) 

With a 16 amp supply, no problems.  A 10 amp supply and you are exceeding thje supply.  Turn off other electrical appliances while the kettle boils or boil the kettle with gas.

Quote: Originally posted by diane 33 on 02/4/2008

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thanks 4 that fogey if i wanted my telly one end but my kettle at the other and a light in the bedroom how do i manage that .xx

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Quote: Originally posted by diane 33 on 02/4/2008

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thanks 4 that fogey if i wanted my telly one end but my kettle at the other and a light in the bedroom how do i manage that .xx

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With an extension. I use one similar to this:

Make sure it is off the ground.