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In addition, if a mains filter fails with a short circuit there is no equipment fuse to isolate the problem (any equipment fuse is after the filter). The short circuit current is limited only by the mains circuit breaker. While this might be nominally specified as 16A, for example, the actual peak current that flows may be in excess of 100A.
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Factually incorrect for the UK - we have fuses fitted in all plugs - Ideally in the majority of these items they will be rated at no more than 5A (well, apart from ones that have been changed to 13A.....)
Really a non issue for us in the UK.
Cheers
Sean