I am the estates officer in a secondary school and during regular PAT testing (Portable appliance testing), it has been observed that the computers(towers)have 13amp fuses fitted from suppliers. The technician has questioned this and states that common sense tells him that these appliances should be 5amp rated.
I have looked into this and cannot find any information stipulating required fuse ratings, information indicates typical, but not specific ratings for loading. This has been sourced from BS1363 for 13amp plugs. Our regular electrical company are also looking into this requirement.
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Is it illegal to tamper with or misuse a fire extinguisher(e.g. let a fire extinguisher off as a joke).
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I am the estates officer in a secondary school and during regular PAT testing (Portable appliance testing), it has been observed that the computers(towers)have 13amp fuses fitted from suppliers. The technician has questioned this and states that common sense tells him that these appliances should be 5amp rated.
I have looked into this and cannot find any information stipulating required fuse ratings, information indicates typical, but not specific ratings for loading. This has been sourced from BS1363 for 13amp plugs. Our regular electrical company are also looking into this requirement.