Circuit protection (was: RE: Latest addition : PDP 11/70)

From: Fred Cisin <cisin_at_xenosoft.com>
Date: Wed Aug 1 15:20:28 2001

On Wed, 1 Aug 2001, Steve Robertson wrote:
> From what I understand, every conductor must be capable of carrying a
> current greater than the breaker that protects it.

Take a look at a string of Christmas tree lights.

> Otherwise, the cord would
> be the first thing thing to fail in a overcurrent situation. This would
> present a very significant fire danger.

It does.
Received on Wed Aug 01 2001 - 15:20:28 BST