On Sat, Feb 04, 2006 at 09:33:18PM +0000, Andrew Rodger wrote: > To reiterate my point: If he is simultaneously switching on a number > of connected appliances at the wall, only one of which is rated at > something like 4.5 amps draw, then I think there is a fair chance he > is overloading a 5 amp fuse in the main power strip plug. In which > circumstances, provided he keeps the fuses on the individual plugs at > the correct rating there is nothing wrong with him using a 13 amp > fuse on the main plug. That is not to say there is not leakage > somewhere but it is logical to rate the main plug appropriately.
Negative. If the multi-plug adaptor came with a 5A fuse, then it is NOT ok to change that for a 13A. As others have already said, fuses are there for a reason - if an adaptor has a 5A fuse, then it's because the cable can't handle the current that a higher rated fuse will allow. You run the risk of starting a fire if you use that adaptor with appliances that draw a large current. So to sum up the advice: Never increase the rating of a fuse to try and stop it from blowing. A blown fuse is always an indication that electricity is going astray - if you are not capable of repairing the fault yourself, then you should take your Mac to someone who is. A repair cost is definately better than an extended hospital visit. Take Care, Tim -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:mac-uk@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
