"D Yuniskis"

The nameplate will tell you what
the nominal power requirements are (from which you can deduce
the nominal current).


** Only very rarely is that true.

The amp ratings shown on the back of things like CRT monitors and audio
amplifiers give almost no clue as to the actual current draw when in use.

Eg; My 17 inch CRT monitor has a back panel rating of 1.5 amps but in fact
draws only 345mA rms from the 240 volt AC supply - the figure of 1.5 amps
appears to come from the fuse size used which must cope with inrush surges.




..... Phil