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On Saturday, 30 May 2015 23:02:12 UTC+1, ARW wrote:
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Its common for 13A loads to draw well above 13A short term.


I am sure that a 13A load is a 13A load.


Then you've got something to learn about heating elements and motors

Its the same mentality as people that think a 3A fuse pops at 3.0001A
insantly.



Maybe you should learn the difference between a short term overload and an
inrush current.

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Adam