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Hello to all...I have a Denon AVR-X2400H AV receiver, for which I have misplaced the original UK power cord when moving houses. Does anybody here know the plug's fuse rating I should use on a replacement mains lead?
Thanks Rodders53....that makes sense, and in that case, I'll go with a 5 Amp fusePower consumption quoted is 500 Watts = a tad over 2 Amps. So a 3A fuse should be fine, or a 5A or 10A.
Those IEC plug/sockets are only rated to 10A max, and although 13A fuses are often supplied by the cable manufacturers, I believe it's better to fit a lower rated fuse to better match the appliance in use.
Bear in mind that UK plug top fuses will run forever at almost 2x the rated current. Why a 13A fuse does not blow at 13A
Thanks Rodders53....that makes sense, and in that case, I'll go with a 5 Amp fuse
Not sure that's a fact. 3, 5 and 13A are the most common fuse sizes but I've seen 10A too.Nowadays fuse ratings have been standardised and manufacturers fit either 3A or 13A depending on requirements. 3A <700W 13A>700W.
Don't take my word for it, read through BS1363, in the meantime here's a condensed version of info.Not sure that's a fact.
Don't take my word for it, read through BS1363