Power limit exceeded for 5 min before shutdown

Power limit exceeded for 5 min before shutdown

Power limit exceeded for 5 min before shutdown
Power limit exceeded for 5 min before shutdown
2026-04-29 19:23:02 - last edited 2 weeks ago

Please advise how shutdown takes 5+/- minutes after limit exceeded. Tapo smart wall outlet.

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2026-04-30 09:29:54 - last edited 2 weeks ago

  @FDJ 

 

Are you referring to the Power Protection feature? To trigger power protection, the connected load must steadily exceed the set threshold for a sustained period. A momentary power spike will not activate it.

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2026-04-30 09:29:54 - last edited 2 weeks ago

  @FDJ 

 

Are you referring to the Power Protection feature? To trigger power protection, the connected load must steadily exceed the set threshold for a sustained period. A momentary power spike will not activate it.

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Re:Power limit exceeded for 5 min before shutdown
2026-05-03 14:09:21

  @Wayne-TP 

Yes, the power limit setting. Its feeding an electric fireplace, limited to 1000w, on the fireplace low heat setting. I wasn't aware there was a duration of excessive draw before shutdown. Where can I read up on this? 

 

Prior to using the smart plug the fireplace had an overheat condition and burned out a connection. I've set the limit to avoid this, and also a 2hr off/on cycle. 

 

This is so if I leave the house forgetting its on it will shut down.

 

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Re:Power limit exceeded for 5 min before shutdown
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FDJ wrote

  @Wayne-TP 

Yes, the power limit setting. Its feeding an electric fireplace, limited to 1000w, on the fireplace low heat setting. I wasn't aware there was a duration of excessive draw before shutdown. Where can I read up on this? 

 

Prior to using the smart plug the fireplace had an overheat condition and burned out a connection. I've set the limit to avoid this, and also a 2hr off/on cycle. 

 

This is so if I leave the house forgetting its on it will shut down.

 

  @FDJ 

 

We don't have the exact info but our support might help. May i know which Tapo plug you have? I can help you create a support ticket for this inquiry. 

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