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What fuse would you use if you were fitting a new plug to a 2.5kw heater assume a voltage of 120v?
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The way to find the current is divide the wattage by the voltage. Ie. 2500 divided by 120 = 20.83 amps and so the fuse would need to be around 25 amp. Depending on local regulations.
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10 Amps. Amps=Watts/Volts
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