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02/08/2021 12:19 pm
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(a) What current is taken by a 3 kW electric geyser working on 240 V mains?
(b) What size fuse should be used in the geyser circuit?
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02/08/2021 12:22 pm
(a) P = 3kW = 3000W
V = 240V
P = V x I
I = \(\frac{P}{V}\)
= \(\frac{3000}{240}\)
= 12.5 A.
(b) A 13A fuse should be used in the geyser circuit.