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Normal is to use IEC 60320 plugs and sockets C13 and C14 most common although rating is only 10 amp, (Although RS list them as 15 amp) however seen them used on 3 kW kettles so it seems manufacturers think they can handle 13A.
@flameport does make a good point they are not shuttered, but in real terms it would depend on size of hole, and in the main table lamp bulb holders are not shuttered, you can get safety versions where pins not live until bulb is put in, but not that common, and BS7671 is not law anyway.
Likely two in line connectors would work better as the appliance plug needs mounting as rear often simple spade connectors,
@flameport does make a good point they are not shuttered, but in real terms it would depend on size of hole, and in the main table lamp bulb holders are not shuttered, you can get safety versions where pins not live until bulb is put in, but not that common, and BS7671 is not law anyway.
Likely two in line connectors would work better as the appliance plug needs mounting as rear often simple spade connectors,