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Technically, you don't measure amperage ACROSS a fuse, you measure current THROUGH a fuse, and the units of measure are amperage. If you want to measure the current though a fuse on a single device, say a TV, or computer, you can use a multi-meter. You will need to 'redirect' all the current so it goes through the multi-meter. ie:
----|fuse|---|device|---
would be rewired to be:
----|fuse|-----|black probe|---|multi-meter|---|red probe|-----|device|------
If you want to measure the current through a larger fuse, like the main fuse in your house, you'll need a current clamp. This is a clamp that you can put on ONE of the incoming power wires. It measures the magnetic field generated by the current. This is the much easier way since you don't have to do any re-wiring to redirect the current, but costs more money.
----|fuse|---@@---|device|---
[the @@ is the current clamp, note that it doesn't matter where the current clamp is placed, so long as it's only around ONE wire]
Whatever you do, be careful, electricity is dangerous.
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It is ok to use a fuse with a higher amperage rating and not ok to use a fuse with a smaller amperage rating why?
It is ok to use a fuse with a higher amperage rating and not ok to use a fuse with a smaller amperage rating why?
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How do you measure the current by using multimeter?
The current is the amperage. It is measured in series. Voltage is measured across the line (parallel).
Will a fuse of a higher amperage rating have a higher melting point link?
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Why cant an electric fuse be replaced by electric wire?
Because then it wouldn't 'blow' at the prescribed amperage. -A fuse is made with very fine tolerance wire to melt at an EXACT amperage.
An advantage of a fuse?
A fuse is replaceable and comes in many different amperage ratings and iterupt types.
Where is abs fuse?
ABS fuse is located in the engine compartments fuse block, the owners manual ussually lets you know where the fuse is and the amperage.
What is the functions of a fuse?
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How does the fuse wire save your electrical appliances?
The fuse wire is rated for a specific amount of amperage. If the amperage exceeds that rating, the fuse wire will quickly melt. The current flow in the circuit is interrupted, thereby protecting the appliance from an overload condition.
What are the units of measurement for current load and amperage?
The unit of measure for current load is amperage, or simply amps.
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15A
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