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Default Are 3A plug fuses really necessary? Why not always 13A?

On 19/11/2016 15:34, DerbyBorn wrote:



I will stick to fusing with the lowest capacity fuse to suit the current of
the appliance. I want the fuse to blow as soon as possible if there is a
fault.


Nothing wrong with fusing appropriately, but when dealing with fault
currents (in the technical sense), it makes little difference if its a
3A or 13A fuse when you try drawing 300A through it.


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