In article ws.net,
:::Jerry:::: wrote:
As has been pointed out, all flexes have to be capable of carrying
somewhat more than 13 amps as a fault condition. But then if your flex
is

But as has been pointed out, being able to carry 13 amps is way under
the possible maximum protection rating - something that you seem
unwilling to understand, just because you haven't come across such a
'user instigated fault'.

[sigh] No it's not. Unless some cretin bypasses the fuse in the plug - and
even a cretin knows the dangers of this.

damaged, you shouldn't be using the appliance anyway until properly
repaired.
snip

But that's the point of the fuse, or do leads only get damaged when not
in use?...

Appliance leads very rarely get damaged. You're on about workshop use
again. It's about time you improved your safety standards there.

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