When a group of mains-operated electrical or electronic
appliances is switched on simultaneously, it may very well
happen that the mains fuse(s) blow or the circuit-breakers cut
out. This is caused by the peak currents that flow at switch-on,
which can be many times larger than the nominal current. A
circuit is described that obviates such an unwelcome happening.
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