fuses

[eternalteena]

Does anybody have any ideas where I can get a list of what needs what fuse? I have so few sockets in my flat I have to rely on extensions and as I want to get a set top box I need to know if the socket will take another plug, hence the need to know about fuses.Thanks

[dotjhawkes]

http://www.diynot.com/pages/el/el002.php

[qapmoc]

For most things in your place which are NOT heaters you can usually safely assume that each item will take 1amp and should have a 3amp fuse and that you can add up a few on each wall socket outlet.

Heaters are a different thing - fan heaters, washing machines etc... you should assume that each item takes at least 10amps and should have a 13amp fuse and only one per wall socket outlet.

[bricro]

I think the answer lies in the wattage of the appliance.

A 1Kilowatt fire/appliance = 1000watts. Divide this by the power supply voltage say 240 and the answer is slightly over 4, therefore use a 5 amp fuse.