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Subject: Re: [motm] Building Powerone PSU in cabinet?

From: Robert van der Kamp <robnet@...>
Date: 2004-01-14

On Wednesday 14 January 2004 18:53, Mike Estee wrote:

> Ack! Don't do this! Without a fuse if your power supply
> fails or a module shorts your rack starts drawing as much
> current as the house wiring can provide, which
> effectively turns your rack into a nice little space
> heater!
>
> As I understand it a surge protector handles over
> voltage. A fuse handles over current draw.

Thanks for the warning. I threatened the existance of this
whole community by attacking Paul's health with this
question. Good thing I'm smart enough to admit I'm
stupid. ;)

- Robert