If 5A, 10A and 13A fuses are avail[1]able, state which is most appropriate for the following appliances which are both connected to a 240V supply (a) Electric toaster having a power rating of 1 kW (b) Electric fire having a power rating of 3 kW.

If 5A, 10A and 13A fuses are avail[1]able, state which is most appropriate for the following appliances which are both connected to a 240V supply (a) Electric toaster having a power rating of 1 kW (b) Electric fire having a power rating of 3 kW.

EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL

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ISBN:9781337516549

Author:Simmons

Publisher:Simmons

Chapter19: Special-purpose Outlets-water Pump, Water Heater

Section19.2: Water Heater Branch Circuit

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