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A fuse is designed to "open" if the current exceeds the specifications of what it is protecting. I have never heard of an 11 A circuit. If you are trying to protect a device that has an 11 A rating it needs an 11 A fuse. With a lesser rating the fuse will blow whenever the current exceeds the rating and if you use a higher rating it won't protect the device. Also recognize that fuses have different response times to allow some surge current without blowing. For example a skow blow fuse will allow an over-current for a small amount of time before blowing.
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What kind and size of fuse do you need for an Oster blender?
The type of fuse (and its rating) for an Oster blender vary from model to model.
What kind of fuse do you need for a blown fuse on Chrysler 300?
You need to instal the same size and amp rating as you removed.You need to instal the same size and amp rating as you removed.
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
Will a relay with a 40 amp rating function properly in a circuit with a 30 amp fuse?
Yes. The rating of a relay is how much current it can switch on and off, not how much it uses or must have.
Can you replace a 20 amp fuse with a 10 amp fuse?
NO! Using a larger amp fuse defeats the purpose of the fuse to protect the wiring in the circuit. This can cause a fire. Always use the correct amp fuse for that circuit.
Can you replace a 10 amp fuse with a 20 amp fuse?
NO! Using a larger amp fuse defeats the purpose of the fuse to protect the wiring in the circuit. This can cause a fire. Always use the correct amp fuse for that circuit.
Where can you find a 10 amp 125 volt fuse at?
Assuming the wiring is sized for 12 amps, you can replace your fuse with any 12 amp fuse or smaller and with a voltage rating at or above what you expect to connect to it. The amp rating protects the wire, so you cannot go above what the wire can handle. The voltage rating is the max voltage that it can safely protect, so you cannot use a fuse with a lower voltage rating than you expect to connect to.
Why is it not okay to use a fuse with a higher amperage rating in an electrical circuit?
The fuse is supposed to be the weakest link in the circuit. The circuit is rated to handle a specific load current. The wire and insulation rating of the circuit is governed by this specific load. If this load malfunctions and the load current becomes higher that what is specified, the fuse is there to break the circuit. A fuse of a higher rating than what is called for will allow a higher current to flow through the circuit which could cause the insulation on the wire to melt, the wire to burn open or components in the circuit to become unusable. Never over fuse an electrical circuit with a larger amp rated fuse.
How many ampacity rating do a circuit breaker need for the general purpose circuit?
Usually a 15 or 20 amp breaker is sufficient
What is the amp rating of a T3.15L fuse?
3Amp
Can you replace 1 amp fuse with a 5 amp fuse?
No, the one amp fuse is the recommendation of the manufacturer of the circuit. By replacing it with a fuse five times larger will default the warranty placed on the equipment by the manufacturer. Where one amp will do no damage to the circuit, five amps could destroy the components that are connected in the circuit.
Can you put a 25 amp fuse in a 50 amp maxi fuse holder?
Install the fuse that is required for the circuit.
