> A fuse should be put on the hot leg as close to the power entry as possible. The reasoning being that if the fuse pops it removes the hot voltage from as muc

> A fuse should be put on the hot leg as close to the power entry as possible. The reasoning being that if the fuse pops it removes the hot voltage from as much of the assembly as possible. This only works if the power system has a defined neutral and live wire. European Schuko plugs do not - as the plugs are reversible - so you need to break both wires to safely cut power to the device.