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Why current rating in cut out is higher than the current rating of fuse in the main switch?
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What happens if you use a fuse that's overrated for voltage but has the correct current rating?
Using a fuse correctly rated for current but "overrated" for voltage does not present a problem. Current ratings are critical safety issues, and fuses should be replaced with those of the same current rating. But using a fuse with an identical current rating but a higher voltage rating is not a problem. The reason for that lies in what the voltage rating of a fuse is. Fuses are given a voltage rating to state a maximum voltage in a circuit that they are designed to protect. And the voltage rating has nothing to do with the "normal" operation of the fuse. The fuse carries current when it operates normally, but when something happens and excessive current flows, the fusible link heats up and opens. This is where the voltage rating comes into play. It is possible that a fuse can arc through when it fails. It is the voltage rating that stands in the way of this. As long as the voltage rating of a circuit is not beyond the voltage rating of the fuse, that fuse will fail safely when it fails. It is acceptable to use a fuse of an equal current rating but a higher voltage rating when replacing a fuse that has failed.
Is the current in the circuit 80 percent of the fuse rating?
It should be, yes. Never higher.
Can you use a 15a 220v fuse for a 15a 32v FUSE?
If it fits you are fine. You are at the same current and the voltage rating is higher.
What is the maximum current that can flow through a fuse?
A current rating of a fuse is designed to open a circuit at a specific current flow. This rating is imprinted on the fuse and lets you know what the maximum amount of current the fuse is designed to open at. A fuse is in the circuit to protect the conductor that the current flows through. Never over fuse a conductor's current carrying capacity.
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?
What is the current rating of T2L 250v fuse?
The current rating is 2A (2 amps).
How is the minimum fusing current related to the current rating of a fuse?
Each fuse has its own rating. It will be marked on the fuse somewhere.
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.
What fuse rating do you need for an 11 amp circuit?
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.
What is a fuse rating?
Fuses have two basic ratings. The first is current rating. The current rating is the amount of current that a fuse will safely pass before blowing. When the current flow through a fuse exceeds its rating, it opens up and breaks the circuit. If a fuse has a 5 A rating, it will open as current flow through it exceeds 5 amps. It is useful to note that there are some fuses that are designated as time delay. These fuses will sustain current in excess to their current rating for a short period before blowing. The fuse that blows immediately when its rated current is exceeded is an instantaneous fuse. The other way fuses are rated is by voltage. So when selecting a fuse, be sure that both the current and voltage rating are suitable for the application.Fuse rating is the permissible minimal current to pass in the fuse element,without causing the fuse to blow or melt.
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.
Will a fuse of a higher amperage rating have a higher melting point link?
No, a fuse of a higher amperage rating will not usually have a higher melting point link. The higher amperage fuse will use a wider link or a link of larger diameter.
