Would this be enough to blow my fuses?

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Hi

I've got a 500w EVGA PSU that is blowing my kettle plug fuses.

I'm plugging them into the PSU via a 6-socket extension lead with surge protector.
Could it be that I am overloading the extension lead (it says max 13amp - I have a 13amp heater plug, then 5 more at 3-5Amp) and this is actually causing the fuses to blow on the plugs?

I have already contacted Amazon to get a replacement, but I have just thought, what if I'm just being moronic (it happens a lot...).

If I overload the extension lead, can that blow the plug fuses, or must it be the PSU?

Thanks in advance, much appreciated!
 
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you kind of have your answer. the extension lead its telling you 13amp MAX but you are going way above that warning. try to run 13amp and see what happens. Also what brand is your PSU? and whats a heater plug?
 
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Hi, the heater plug is indeed a plug for a heater, apologies for the ambiguity there.

My problem is it is only the kettle plugs for the PSU that are blowing, so does that mean it is the PSU blowing them, not the overloaded extension lead...?

Many thanks for the many replies, I would reply in more verbose fashion but I am wrestling with a screaming 2 week old 😀
 
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What size fuse are you using in the PSU plug.
And what voltage please it is relevant.
If the PSU fuse is blowing then it has nothing to do with the extension lead.
Either there is a fault inside the PSU,the PSU cable is shorting or the fuses you are using are too small.
 
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What is the fuse rating for the PSU's kettle plug?

The inrush current for that EVGA 500W PSU should reach around 26 Amps maximum during the first 20 milliseconds and drop back down to normal within 100 milliseconds. At the PSU's maximum power draw it should be drawing less than 2.9 Amps from a 230VAC outlet.

If the kettle plug's fuse is a fast acting fuse that can be a problem.
 
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Ok thanks everyone.

Basically the kettle plugs are actually 5amp (well all but one) and the voltage is 240watt standard in the UK I think. I didn't realise I might need a special fuse :/

I think the PSU is defective, and will get it refunded. I'm firstly trying to push for compensation - any idea of the likelihood of this being achieved?.
I bought a new (2nd hand) rig because I thought my old mobo/processor had died from overclocking, after double-checking PSU, cables, graphics card, RAM, case power switch etc. Didn't even think the plugs could all be fried lol. Guess the jokes on me, I will laugh about this in a few weeks.

On an unrelated note, anyone want to buy an Intel i5 2400 3.1ghz with DQ67SW mobo, and 2gb ddr3 ram, and win7 64 bit ?
Only 300 watt PSU though, as I can't put in a 500 watt EVGA one!

Again, thanks for all the replies people, would have responded sooner but been looking after the baby ..oh and buying replacement fuses :)
 
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Basically EVGA not replied yet to my emails, Amazon won't accept any liability (funny, happy to profit from being a middle-man, but not willing to take responsibility for the products they provide!)
Amazon are just offering straight forward refund or replacement. I think I will go with the refund!

Apparently Antec VP-550 would be a good replacement. Reviews seem to agree.

Thanks once again everyone, great to see a community response! I appreciate your time and effort on this :)
 
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