DIYbanter - View Single Post - Are 3A plug fuses really necessary? Why not always 13A?

Bill[_59_]

On 20/11/2016 16:02, wrote:
On Sunday, 20 November 2016 15:57:52 UTC, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 20/11/16 12:51, tabbypurr wrote:

Ancient kit may require lower fusing, however I would not expect most
modern users to to be able to identify it.
Hence why people should pick the fuse according to power consumption

Fusing is nothing to do with power. Its about wires not catching fire.

I didn't know this thread could get even stupider.

He is quite correct. The plug fuse is to protect the cable.