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no you cannot, it is dangerous, you need to have a 20 amp service installed in order to do that. hope i helped
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What fuse do you use for a fridge?
Most branch circuits in kitchens are either 15 or 20 amp. if in doubt use the lower (15) amp fuse.
Can you replace a 15 amp fuse in your car with a 20 amp fuse for a cigarette lighter It keeps blowing the 15 amp?
No, you could overload the wiring and start a fire.
Can I replace a 16 amp fuse with a 15 amp fuse?
No, as soon as you turn on the appliance the wire inside the fuse will melt as there will be too muck current flowing through it
Your 1987 Honda accord rear lights and dash lites stopped working - the rear directionals and reverse lights still work -- any ideas?
replace the 15 amp fuse replace the 15 amp fuse
Where is the instrument panel light bulb located in a 2001 Kia Sportage and how do you replace it?
Its a 15 amp fuse in the fuse box under the hood on the passenger side near the front. Its the only 15 amp fuse and it is in a clip. Remove the clip, replace the fuse and then reset the clip.
What will happen if you replace a 10 amp fuse with a 15 amp fuse?
You risk too much current flow in the circuit. Overloading the wiring can cause a fire.
Is Not getting fuel and the fuel pump fuse keeps shorting out what could be wrong?
Check the back of the fuse panel to make sure your putting the proper fuse in. But do NOT put a fuse to big in. So if your fuse panel calls for a 15 amp fuse, replace with 15 amp fuse.
Can you replace a 15 amp fuse with a 10 amp fuse?
not smart to do it cant carry the load of the circuit it will blow. in emergency maybe but never go with a higher rating
Can you replace a 15 amp fuse with a 10 amp?
Yes, but it may blow if the load draws more than 10 amps.
If your fuse box supports 20 amp fuses can you replace one current 15 amp fuse with a 20 amp fuse?
The purpose of a fuse it to protect the wire that goes to the load. A 15 amp fuse protects a #14 gauge wire. A 20 amp fuse protects a #12 gauge wire. To answer your question if the wire size is #12 coming from the 15 amp fuse now then it can be upped to 20 amp fuse. If it isn't then you are taking the risk of overloading the #14 wire with a 20 amp fuse. This can lead to insulation failure of the #14 wire, overheating with the possible outcome of a fire breaking out somewhere in the circuit.
Your cigarette lighter wont work you think it is the fuse but dont know which one because you dont have the owners manual you do know it is 15 amp and there is a 15 amp fuse melted Could this be it?
Probably - replace it and see
Can you replace a 15 amp with a 25 amp fuse?
No. By using a higher amperage fuse, you allow more dangerous current to pass through the wires. The fuse would not be able to do its job: protecting the circuit.
