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Yes you can. It will provide better protection because it will blow quicker than a 20 amp if there is a fault in the circuit.
Not advisable. If the normal current is little more than 15 amps, then the fuse will blow. If the actual current is less than 15 amps, then it would work.
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∙ 11y agoYes, but a 20 amp fuse will not protect the #12 conductor from an overload condition like a 20 amp circuit breaker will. The fuse will only protect against high current in a circuit.
you misspoke a 20A fuse offers far more protection than any circuit breaker
small circuit breakers are sometimes rated for less than 5000A on AIC
small cartridge fuses are rated 200,000 amps
circuit breakers usually fail by welding contacts together on a short
fuses open
Type 1 circuit breakers are the worst possible choice
similar to the clixon in the coffemakers they reset after an arbitrary cool down period and have burned quite a few houses down.
now they must have two fuses in series with the clixon
these are common in battery chargers if the battery is very low they deliver all the power the circuit will supply then open for a while and try again
Type 2 circuit breakers are a bit better they will reset only after removing power
and restoring then will apply full power until they notice the overload again.
Perhaps for sump pumps you could pump out the basement
unplug the sump pump plug it back in, find the rock jammed in the impeller
plug it back in and try again.
Type 3 the only kind almost as good as a fuse must be manually reset
you may have to run up and down the stairs ten times before you notice your fondue pot has melted thru its cord and it needs to be unplugged before you can get the superbowl to come back on.
a fuse will never reset and you are more inclined to spend a couple minutes to find the problem before spending $1 for a new one
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How do you change from 15 amp fuse to 20 amp fuse?
The only way you can change a 15 amp to a 20 is you have to replace the 14 gauge wire going to it with a 12 gauge wire, then replace the 15 amp breaker with a 20 amp breaker. You can put a 15 amp outlet on a 20 amp circuit as long as there is more then one receptacle. A double receptacle counts as two receptacles. Steve Green Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
What fuse do you use for a fridge?
Most branch circuits in kitchens are either 15 or 20 amp. if in doubt use the lower (15) amp fuse.
Can you use a 20 amp fuse and wire rated for it in a 15 amp outlet?
You can use the wire rated for 20 amps on a 15 amp receptacle but you can not use a 20 amp fuse on any device rated at 15 amps. This is a tricky part of the code about receptacle outlets, You can use a 15 amp duplex outlet on a 20 amp circuit. (duplex outlet two devices can plug in) If it is a single outlet then the outlet must be rated 20 amp. NEC table210.21(B)(3). ============ A 15 amp duplex receptacle can be wired to a 20 amp rated circuit. This means the breaker OR fuse protecting the circuit can be rated 20 amps if the wire is also rated at 20 amps (12 AWG). --Sparkfighter
Can you replace a 20 amp fuse in your car with a 25 amp due to the fuse keep blowing?
Yes you can but you are setting yourself up for a big problem. There is a reason the 20 amp fuse is blowing. By installing a bigger fuse it allows the current that is causing the 20 amp fuse to blow to stay in for a longer period of time. This can cause excessive heating and melting of the wires on the circuit that is blowing on a 20 amp fuse. Trace the wire and find the fault. Always use the manufacturer's recommended fuse sizing for your own protection.
What is a common fuse rating?
15 and 20 amps for receptacles and lights, and anywhere from 20 to 60 amps for dedicated loads such as water heaters and air conditioning. The fuse size MUST be matched to the load and wire size, you cannot just arbitrarily pick one!
Can you replace a 15 amp fuse for fridge with a 20 amp fuse?
no you cannot, it is dangerous, you need to have a 20 amp service installed in order to do that. hope i helped
Can you replace a 15 amp fuse in your car with a 20 amp fuse for a cigarette lighter It keeps blowing the 15 amp?
No, you could overload the wiring and start a fire.
If your fuse box supports 20 amp fuses can you replace one current 15 amp fuse with a 20 amp fuse?
The purpose of a fuse it to protect the wire that goes to the load. A 15 amp fuse protects a #14 gauge wire. A 20 amp fuse protects a #12 gauge wire. To answer your question if the wire size is #12 coming from the 15 amp fuse now then it can be upped to 20 amp fuse. If it isn't then you are taking the risk of overloading the #14 wire with a 20 amp fuse. This can lead to insulation failure of the #14 wire, overheating with the possible outcome of a fire breaking out somewhere in the circuit.
Which fuse controls your lightersinterior litesetc on your 1983 eldorado?
20 amp body fuse 20 amp body fuse #15 on the fuse block 25 amp body feed fuse
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.
How do you change from 15 amp fuse to 20 amp fuse?
The only way you can change a 15 amp to a 20 is you have to replace the 14 gauge wire going to it with a 12 gauge wire, then replace the 15 amp breaker with a 20 amp breaker. You can put a 15 amp outlet on a 20 amp circuit as long as there is more then one receptacle. A double receptacle counts as two receptacles. Steve Green Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
What fuse do you replace for the horn?
I believe that it's either a 10 amp fuse or 20 amp. Check your fuses out. It should tell you.
What fuse do you use for a fridge?
Most branch circuits in kitchens are either 15 or 20 amp. if in doubt use the lower (15) amp fuse.
Can I replace a 10 amp fuse with a 20 amp fuse in the AC?
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.
What are the correct fuses to use in the fuse box of a peugeot 205 gti 1.9 1989?
fuse number 1 is 10 amp fuse 2 is 25 amp fuse 3is 25 amp fuse 4 is a spare fuse 5 is 10 amp fuse 6 is a spare fuse 7 is 20 amp fuse 8 is 25 amp fuse 9 is 20 amp fuse 10 is 5 amp fuse 11 is 5 amp fuse 12 is a spare fuse 13 is 5 amp fuse 14 is 15 amp
What is wrong with a 1993 ford f150 no brakes and abs light on?
Get out your owner guide, page 60 talks about abs warning lights.Go to page 312 locate fuse #13 a 15 amp and fuse #15 a 20 amp replace these fuses and life is good again.
