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21 Apr 2026

Warning by Kildare Fire Service: Check if your sockets are overloaded

Kildare Fire Service has cautioned householders not to overload electrical sockets as it may cause a fire risk. Some appliances such as lamps, televisions, computers, fridges and freezers generally require a 3 amp fuse.
However washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves, kettles, toasters and irons usually require 13 amp fuses. Kildare Fire Service has shared an interactive Socket Calculator designed by London Fire Bridgade to allow you check if your wall sockets, adaptors or extension leads are overloaded - which is also a common cause of house fires.  

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