8swg refers to the diameter of wire used in a rewirable fuse-link. SWG stands for 'Standard wire gauge', a well-known classification system for wire diameters.
A fuse link is typically located in the engine compartment near the battery or in a fuse box. It can be identified by its unique design and is meant to protect the electrical system from damage in case of a short circuit or overcurrent.
Fusing current for a wire is the current at which the wire will act like a fuse (melt).
horn gap fuse is a protective device which use to protect the equipment from higher voltage.actually horn fuse or horn gap fuse is a thin wire element as compare to load line when a high current drawn in line the wire is melt and line protect.
No, you cannot replace a 10-amp fuse with a 20-amp fuse. Fuses are meant to guard your wiring and equipment by melting or 'blowing' before the wiring, itself, melts and causes a fire. It is safe to use a smaller fuse than called for, but never, ever is it safe to use a larger fuse than called for.
Wow, that question got edited pretty horribly. I meant to ask why is it that Fuse # 3 has no power at the fuse box? Also all accessory circuits have no power, except cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter (I'm assuming that's what you meant) is on a separate fuse than the horn. Check that fuse, if the fuse is fine then your most likely culpret is the actual horn switch in the steering wheel.
If it is the right size, then yes. But why would you want to do that? if the slot is meant for a 20 amp fuse then most likely there will be more than 10 amps running through it and it will blow almost imediately
A fuse is given a various rating (strength). For instance, a home appliance (washing machine, etc) would usually have a fuse with a 13 amp rating. While a low powered lamp would only merit a 2 or 5 amp fuse rating. It is important to use a fuse of the correct rating in amps for each electrical appliance.
Filters are passive devices, they are notpart of any eletrical circuit. If you meant fuel pump, the fuse for the EFI system is 15 amps.
in electronics the term defective fuse can arise if. it does not open at Imax of it's value. it is releasing more flame after open circuit it generate heavy spikes. if it opens after very long time.
Fusing factor is the ratio of a fuse's minimum fusing current (the smallest current that will cause the fuse to melt) and the nominal rated current (usually the number in Amps marked on the fuse body).
No, a fuse is a safety device designed to protect an electrical circuit from excessive current by breaking the circuit when the current exceeds a certain level. It is not meant to store electrical charge.