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Yes! A socket is a part of a circuit. Usually there are a number of sockets and lights associated with a specific circuit. The wiring of the circuit and the circuit breaker are limited to a specific amperage. If you exceed the amperage, you can blow the breaker. If the wire is rated for 15 amps and the circuit breaker is rated for 20 amps, the wires can overheat and cause fires.

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Too much current, which is too much electricity, so it can cause a fire

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You could overheat the wiring and risk a fire, but probably the fuse/circuit breaker would operate and cut the power.

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As it cause short circuit in our house.

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because you'll die

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