Compressor blowing fuses

[norsa]

I think gentleman, the snooper has nailed it. Well lets start again. I wired my compressor to a switched fused spur and for what ever reason, it has cured my blowing fuse on start up problem AND the workshop is still in one piece.

 

[rtbcomp]

Could be there's less resistance with the hard-wired setup, this means the motor starts more quickly with more back emf and less current. This is why compressors run off extension leads can blow fuses.

Some mains plugs are pretty poor, I have one that gets warm running a 1kW heater.

 

[Rig Pig]

This is a rough guide to upgrade the fuses to allow any equipment to be operated

 

[Wendelspanswick]

I see you can get 15 amp fuses to BS1362, they are same physical size as the 13 amp BS1362 fuse. In which case could you use in one in a fused spur?

*Edit*
Answered my own question, looks like all the fused spur cable outlets are rated for a maximum of 13 amps.

 

[Bill Edwards]

Could or should?