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Inrush is a momentary surge of current drawn by a device on first switching it on, often causing a noticeable dimming of lights for a fraction of a second. Some equipment is fitted with a slow blow fuse to withstand the inrush. Items containing a large electric motor often have a significant inrush current as the motor starts.