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Fuses in plugs

 
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eyeborg



Joined: 14 Jun 2003
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2003 5:34 pm    Post subject: Fuses in plugs Reply with quote
Hello! I'm fresh meat on this board and I have a very stupid question:

In a plug there is always a fuse. Why is there sometimes a 13amp and other times only a 3 or 5amp fuse? Is it bad to replace a fuse with one that has a different amp value?

....Just curious! And tired of having to go out and buy so many different fuses all the time for computers, lamps, stereo.... hope you guys can help.
Very Happy
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thescruff
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Joined: 03 May 2003
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2003 10:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The fuse rating is to protect the appliance, the recommended fuse will be in the manufactors information and shouldn't be increased.

thescruff. Cool
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eyeborg



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks! I went out and bought a packet of five 3amp fuses.. only to realize they were too small... aaaaargh!

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eyeborg



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 11:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
You seem to know everything Mr Scruff!
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thescruff
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 2:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
As a plumber & heating engineer we have to know a lot about everthing including basic electrics.

This site experienced a lot of technical problems and is still growing, in the absence of the more qualified guys who visit occasionally I answer the simple questions.

Too small a fuse is better than too big, just got more chance of blowing, why not try the one you have.

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eyeborg



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 6:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I bought ones that were too small.... physically that is. I didn't notice it said 'miniature' on the packet.... stupid me!

Thanks for your help!

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thescruff
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 6:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
No probs.
Where did you get them emoticons
thescruff
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eyeborg



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
What emoticons...?



Only kidding!



I get them through a friend.



Great stuff!
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thescruff
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 11:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
great but how do I get em, and how do I save them for reuse.

thescruff
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