06-03-2016, 08:15 PM
(06-03-2016, 09:23 AM)Murphyv310 Wrote: Well we are all told the plug fuse is to protect the mains cable only. I'm somewhat sceptical about that statement as so many items have no internal protection at all.
Correct Trevor. If the device to which the cable is connected requires additional protection, it is the manufacturer's responsibility to provide it.
Don't forget that, especially today, the device is just as likely to be connected to a 16A Shuko connector protected by a 16A breaker irrespective of the rating of the mains cable.
This is in addition to the incorrect widespread use of 13A fuses in all UK plugs, irrespective of the cable rating.
