"David Robinson" wrote in message
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Not my question, or belief, but found here...

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1755197


Is there a counter-argument?


Just to note that I've just replaced the 5A fuse in an extension lead for
the second time in a week.
Rated 4A coiled and 5A uncoiled.
We use it for lights but passing builders tend to plug anything into
anything.
So yes, the fuse does protect the cable :-)

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[Not even bunny]

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