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Default house smoke alarm false warning

On Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:51:05 -0000, Dave Liquorice wrote:

On Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:13:01 -0000, Lieutenant Scott wrote:

The wire feeding 1 property is not capable of 600 amps, therefore needs
a more sensitive fuse.


Oh yes it is, it's capable of kilo amps. How long for before
something gives up in a spectacular fashion when kilo amps are
flowing is another matter.


By capable, I meant without excessive heating. It will not be rated at 100s of amps.

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