Hi Piclist,

I am looking for a power supply to purchase. I realized that supplies that
can drive higher currents tend to cost more and I want to keep costs to a
minimum.

It needs to drive a Maxon EC 45 flat, 12v motor. The motor data sheet says
that the "starting current" is 10.0 A. If I am not putting any load on the
motor, can I get away with a power supply rated at the "Nominal Current"
(2.14 A) or even the "No load Current" (151 mA) without a fuse blowing? Is
there a typical percentage that a power supply should be rated above what it
is driving, just in case? Thanks.

--Zach
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