13A socket on a lighting circuit - theoretical question.

[jg321]

Jolly good question. From their appearance, I would think that either could probably happily carry at least 20A-30A, quite probably more!

Another one for @flameport

 

[ban-all-sheds]

559.5.1 Connection to the fixed wiring

At each fixed lighting point one of the following shall be used for the termination of the wiring system:

(i) A ceiling rose complying with BS 67
(ii) A luminaire supporting coupler (LSC) complying with BS 6972 or BS 7001
(iii) A batten lampholder or a pendant set complying with BS EN 60598
(iv) A luminaire complying with BS EN 60598
(v) A suitable socket-outlet complying with BS 1363-2, BS 546 or BS EN 60309-2
(vi) A plug-in lighting distribution unit complying with BS 5733
(vii) A connection unit complying with BS 1363-4
(viii) Appropriate terminals enclosed in a box complying with the relevant part of BS EN 60670 series or BS 4662
(ix) A device for connecting a luminaire (DCL) outlet complying with BS IEC 61995-1
(x) An installation coupler complying with BS EN 61535.