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A circuit wired single 2.5 twin and earth clipped in open air will have a fuse lower than 16amps is a rough rule of thumb. That is the cable will not catch fire with a 16amp draw. The cable is always the part that needs protection. The sockets are rated for 13amp draw, on a ring circuit that should include both sockets operating at 13amps otherwise it couldn't be 13amp rated.
2 3000w appliances running full pelt is pretty unusual these days.
Airhead
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How about in turns of amps? Is a double socket limited to 13A between the two or 13A each?