Can anyone explain electricity, watts and such to me?

[Lons]

I shouldn't tell you this but if 16 amp is required only at start up (as is often the case) you can cheat by sticking a bit of 5 amp fuse wire alongside your 13 amp fuse to crank it up to 18 amp in theory. Most of the time it will be running safely at well under 13 amp. The circuit itself will be protected by a 20 or 30 amp fuse anyway.
I found this out when I bought an Axi 2200 dust extractor. They were a bit vague about the 16 amps. Later models had better motors demanded less current at start up.

Jacob

"I shouldn't tell you this" ....... They are the only sensible words in your post :roll:

IMO it's iresponsible to suggest to someone who very clearly doesn't understand electrical circuitry and installation that he should cheat the system.

If you want to do it then that's fine but don't offer "advice" that has the potential of being risky at best and dangerous at worst - Shame on you!

Bob

 

[iNewbie]

Plus, in the event of a fire your insurance company would not pay out...