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Q: Why is there a fuse in a plug?
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Will a 16A 250v plug work with a 13A 240 v travel adaptor?

Yes provided the adaptor, or the plug that is plugged in, has a 13A fuse.


What size fuse does a model 28 75114 craftsman use?

The fuse rating it 15 Amps and the size is 3AG..can be accessed by unscrewing the tip of the plug in connector.


What is the rating of the fuse which is most commonly fitted to three pin plugs?

Answer for UK, Europe and countries running a 50 Hz supply service.The easiest way to check is to remove the plug from the wall socket, and open it. The rating will be written on the fuse and is given in Amps. Sometimes devices come with a molded plug top (no screws, can't be opened), however there will be a slot on the underside of the plug which allows you to take the fuse out.The Amp rating of a fuse in a plug is an electrical safety standard.When a fuse burns out (blows) it is usually due to an electrical fault in the device, which should be fixed before replacing the fuse.You should never replace a blown fuse with a fuse of a different Amp rating, either higher or lower.In the UK and Ireland, plug tops should always come with a fuse with a rating that suits the appliance it is attached to.Generally these ratings will be either3 amps - for small things like lamps5 amps - Also for small things.10amps - no example13amps for bigger things like the Vacuum cleaner.13 amps is the highest rating a 3 pin plug should have.As always, if in doubt, contact a registered electrician.


What will happen if 110 volt refrigerator was plug to 220 volt?

If you are lucky the fuse will blow. If not the refrigerator might catch fire.


Which type of fuse is generally used in electrical appliances for domestic use?

In the UK the fuse is a cartridge fuse in the 3-pin plug. Fuses of 3, 5 and 13 amps can be bought in most hardware stores and supermarkets, and fuses of 1, 7 and 10 amps can also be bought. The fuse depends on the appliance.