Laura All UK standard power cords require to be fused - regardless of the fusing in appliance to which they are connected - because we use a totally different building "ring main" supply system to most other countries which use "branch" or "spur" systems !
The main reason is that the power cord cross-sectional (0.75 - to 1.5 sq mm) area is much less than that of the ring main (2.5 to 4 sq mm) , and fuses have to be inserted wherever such a change occurs. Fusing in the appliance is to protect the appliance - not the power cord. Regards John Allen Racal UK PS: the previous threads are on the RCIC.com website. ---------- From: Laura Leyba-Newton[SMTP:lnew...@hach.com] Sent: 16 November 1999 18:36 To: 'emc-p...@ieee.org' Subject: internet information Could someone please tell me where previous EMC and safety discussions are posted on the internet. Also I am interested to know if a detachable UK power Cord is required to be fused. Products using this line cord have integral fuses in both AC lines. You help would be greatly appreciated. -Laura --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.org with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to ed.pr...@cubic.com, jim_bac...@monarch.com, ri...@sdd.hp.com, or roger.volgst...@compaq.com (the list administrators). --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.org with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to ed.pr...@cubic.com, jim_bac...@monarch.com, ri...@sdd.hp.com, or roger.volgst...@compaq.com (the list administrators).
