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Can you replace an 8amp ceramic fuse with a 10 amp ceramic fuse?
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Any electrical engineer, electrician, fireman or anyone else who understands the function of a fuse will advise strongly that you NEVER replace a fuse with one of a higher amperage rating.
Fuses protect wires from overheating. The original fuse is matched to the capacity of the wires and other components of a circuit. When a properly matched fuse is replaced with a fuse of larger capacity you place your home, office, automobile or other property in jeopardy. The risk of a fire becomes very high when you use an over-sized fuse.
If you have any questions, consult with a competent electrician or electrical engineer.
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Can a 25 amp fuse replace a 30 amp fuse in a central ac unit?
Yes, as long as it doesn't blow. You can always go lower with a fuse, but not higher.
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.
Can you use a 1.5a 125V fuse to replace a 5a 125V fuse?
It depends on what you are powering with the circuit, but probably not. The 1.5 amp fuse would blow in normal operation of the device.
Will it work if you replace a 1.25 amp 125 volt fuse with a 1 amp 250 volt fuse?
Yes you can do that as long as it will fit in the fuseholder. It is acceptable to replace a lower Voltage Rated fuse with a higher but NEVER replace a higher with a lower. There are several things to consider when replacing a fuse: 1) The minimum voltage rating of the fuse is equal to or higher than the voltage of the circuit you are placing it in 2) The Amperage rating of the fuse does not exceed the capacity of the circuit you are trying to protect. Always replace a fuse with one that has the same amperage rating. 3) The interrupting rating of the fuse is sufficent for the capacity of the circuit supplying the fuse. If replacing a fuse always use one with an interrupting capacity equal to or greater than the fuse you are replacing.
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 is thicker a 8amp fuse wire or a 15amp wire?
The 15 amp fuse.
Can you replace a 3 amp fuse with a 13 amp fuse?
absolutely not
Can you replace a 5 amp fuse with a 10 amp fuse?
no you can't
Can you replace a 5 amp fuse with a 10 amp?
No.
How do you replace the 120 amp fuse for Nissan Xterra?
You don't it is a 100 amp fuse.
What value of fuse that can replace a blown 4A fuse?
You could replace it with a 3A fuse. You should never replace a fuse with one which is rated higher.
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.
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
What is the difference in a 5 amp fuse and 6 amp fuse?
A 5-amp fuse is designed to fail if more than 5 amps goes through it. A 6-amp fuse does likewise with more than 6 amps. Therefore, if you replace a 5-amp fuse with a 6-amp, you might be leaving components vulnerable to damage and wiring vulnerable to overheating, which could start a fire. If you replace a 6-amp with a 5-amp, the fuse will burn out if the circuit is drawing between 5 and 6 amps.
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 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.
