I've done a lot of research and the general consensus is no, but this is for use cases drastically different to my own.
There is a double socket in my garage that has always been used for a fridge freezer and a tumble dryer. Recently I bought some LED christmas lights to use year round that draw a total of about 10 watts. I decided probably the best appliance to share a socket with would be the fridge freezer as the tumble dryer probably draws more power.
So my question is, on a short 1-2m extension lead would a fridge freezer and some LED lights be okay?
Best Answer
Get an extension lead rated for 13 A. You can get rubberised ones which are a bit tougher - you don't want to skimp on the price.
Make sure it has some provision for mounting it on the wall and do so (use screws that won't rust, like brass or zinc-galvanised). That way, if water gets into the garage (like on those days it rains sideways) it won't get to the extension sockets.
It would be best to make sure that there is no way for condensation on the lead to trickle into either end - the plug end will be ok as that hangs down with UK sockets installed the right way up. For the extension outlet end, you just need to leave the cord hanging downwards a bit.
You might want to label the plugs with sticky labels or a marker pen.
Or you might have a electrician mate down the pub who'll install an extra double socket for the price of the parts and a couple of beers :)