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European requirement comparable to NEC 210.23 (1) Permissible Loads

European requirement comparable to NEC 210.23 (1) Permissible Loads

European requirement comparable to NEC 210.23 (1) Permissible Loads

(OP)
Hello,

Great forum, first post.

In the US, a portable device that has a detachable cord may only be rated a maximum of 80% of the branch circuit current rating per NEC 210.23 (1). Is there an equivalent European requirement? What is the safety standard that defines this?

Related, does China have a similar requirement?

Thanks

Ty

RE: European requirement comparable to NEC 210.23 (1) Permissible Loads

In the UK our plugs incorporate a fuse which is sized to proect the applicance flex, so there is no direct equivalent to that regulation in BS 7671

RE: European requirement comparable to NEC 210.23 (1) Permissible Loads

(OP)
ScottyUK, thank you for the reply.

I am still interested in information related to the other European countries that use the Schuko type plug.

Thanks

Ty

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