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First of all you need to observe maximum current at various possible supply condition (i. e. 220VAC to 260VAC). Then check the inrush current for the equipment. When you start an high power device then it draws 4 times more current than usual. Your fuse should also take care of inrush current.

For example: if maximum possible current is 500mA then your inrush current may go upto 2A. Thus if you put a fuse of 600mA then everytime you turn on the device, it may burn the fuse. So the suitable fuse for such condition is 2A

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