11-Aug-2017, 18:51
(This post was last modified: 11-Aug-2017, 18:53 by Hifi_swlon.)
I'm not an electrician or expert, but I looked at the regs previously for something.
My understanding is in the UK at least the fuse in the plug is specifically there to protect the power cord itself, and only for that purpose. The current rating should match the current rating of the cord. The appliance should have its own fuse for protection, but in the event of catastrophic failure, the plug fuse stops the cord melting.
I always used to thing the plug fuse was for the appliances protection. I believe this to be a general misunderstanding.
My understanding is in the UK at least the fuse in the plug is specifically there to protect the power cord itself, and only for that purpose. The current rating should match the current rating of the cord. The appliance should have its own fuse for protection, but in the event of catastrophic failure, the plug fuse stops the cord melting.
I always used to thing the plug fuse was for the appliances protection. I believe this to be a general misunderstanding.
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