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Unearthed IEC lead.
In article ,
says...
Aren't all flexes fitted to a 13 amp plug meant to be able to blow even a
13 amp fuse in event of a short? But not necessarily handle the full 13
amps long term?
No, no, no, no ,no!
The sole purpose of the fuse in the plug is to protect the
flexible cable connected to it and should, therefore, be rated
accordingly.
If you fit a 13A fuse to a plug fitted with flex rated at 3A
and another idiot connects the other end to a 3kW load, what
do you think might happen?
I hope you knpw where the nearest fire exot is and, of course,
that the overheated cable isn't between you and it ...
--
Terry
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