I have the following problem:
I have the following problem:
8 PCs with a laptop power supply (original to the device) were connected to a multiple socket. If I now switch on the toggle switch on the bar and all 8 power supplies are supplied with power at the same time, the fuse blows out. (Fuse, not the FI). If you put the fuse back in and / or the devices were only briefly disconnected from the mains, the switch-on process goes through without any problems. If a longer period then the same problem again.
If the devices are then supplied with energy, they run without problems.
Would be very grateful for an answer
When the device is switched on, a very high current flows because the capacitors in the power pack are discharged and represent a short circuit for a fraction of a second.
The x8, and you have the reason for the fuse to trip.
If every PC has a 400W power supply unit, it pulls approx. 2A from the socket, in continuous operation rather approx. 1-1.5A. At switch-on it can be 5A. With 8 PCs, your power strip is completely overwhelmed. You should secure the bar with 16A and start up all PCs one after the other, never all at the same time!
If all PCs are switched off, the power strip can also be switched off.
It's normal I would say the power supplies have a high inrush current. What a circuit breaker is installed. It says on the automatic circuit breaker, the amperage and an uppercase letter. Check it out.
Many thanks for your response. As already described, I use power supplies for laptops with a maximum of 80 watts. This means that with all eight PCs, that is a total of around 3 amperes
That's right, I missed it - so it depends on how your socket strip is protected. Even a small power supply can cause a power leak when switched on. All 8 together could trigger a quick fuse. Maybe a higher or slower fuse or cascading of the 8 devices will help?
A B 16 fuse is installed.