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This is not a good idea to do. Sometimes just that little bit of extra current that the 45 amp fuse will allow to reach the 40 amp load might be enough to destroy the device.
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Can a 30 amp fuse replace a 40 amp fuse on a lawnmower?
You can replace a higher rating fuse with a lower rating provided it works with the device without constantly blowing. So try the 30 amp fuse in your lawnmower and if it doesn't blow and the mower works okay, you are fine. If it blows you will have to go back to 40.
Can 600v wire works 30 amp fuse?
What size is the wire? AWG 10, 600V is rated for 30 amps. Any AWG less than 6 would also be ok for a 30 amp circuit....
Can you replace a 15 amp fuse with a 30 amp fuse?
Not a good idea. The 15 amp fuse will be protection a #14 wire which is rated for 15 amps maximum capacity. By changing the 15 amp fuse to a 30 amp fuse you would then be allowing 30 amps maximum capacity on a #14 wire. By doubling the load the extra heat generated on the smaller wire could be enough to melt the insulation from the wire and that could cause the wire to short out. If the wire shorts out inside the wall it means the removal of the wall board to replace the wire to restore the circuit to an operational condition. The proper wire sizing for a 30 amp fuse is, #10 copper wire with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C.
Is a 16amp fuse ok for water heater?
I've never heard of a 16 amp fuse. -I guess it depends where you are. In north America, 15, 20 and 30 amp fuses are common, 40 are also used less commonly. A typical north American water heater uses 2 x 30 amp fuses or breakers. Please write in with detail of WHERE you are in questions like this.
What breaker do you use for 10 2 wire?
Use a 30 amp breaker.
What amp fuse do you use for a 1993 cavalier Z24?
This is a unclear question, and not easy to answer. In your fuse panal, their will be a range of fuses, from 5 amp, up to 30 amp. On your fuse panal cover, should be a digram of your fuse panal, and which amp fuse goes into which slot.
Can you put a 30 amp fuse in a 10 amp slot?
Not a good thing to do! If you are blowing 10 amp fuses, you have a problem with that circuit. Putting a 30 amp fuse in its place can do more damage.
My mercury manual says to use a 30 amp fuse for the blower motor however someone put a 20 amp fuse in. Would this cause my blower motor not to work?
The blower motor could stop working if it blew the 20 amp fuse. That's probably the worst that would happen. You should replace it with a 30 amp fuse, if that is what's called for in your manual.
How thick is a 30 amp fuse wire?
A 30 amp fuse wire typically has a diameter of around 0.08 inches (2 millimeters).
What amp fuse is required for the heater fan in a 1978 Chevrolet Impala?
A 30 amp fuse is required.
1965 Chevy impala ss fuse box what amp is the fuse for the tail lights?
The 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS fuse box requires a 20 amp fuse for the taillights. A 30 amp fuse can be used when a 20 amp fuse is not available.
What does 30 amp CB fuse mean?
circuit breaker fuse
Why does your wiper windshield motor only work with a 30 amp fuse and not operate with a 20 amp fuse in the car?
It should work with a 20 amp, just not as long. Wipers use a fair amount of current so the factory puts a 30 amp in. Perhaps that particular 20 amp is bad or it blew as soon as you turned the wipers on.
What is the 30 amp rdi fuse in a Lexus ls 400 fuse box?
What is the 40 amp RSI fuse in a Lexus rx 300 fuse box
What colour goes to fuse in American wire?
The standard color coding for fuses in American wire is as follows: 15-amp fuse: blue 20-amp fuse: yellow 30-amp fuse: green
Can a 25 amp fuse replace a 30 amp fuse in a central ac unit?
It is not recommended to replace a 30 amp fuse with a 25 amp fuse in a central AC unit. The fuse should match the specified amperage requirements to prevent damage or overheating of the unit. Using a lower amp fuse could potentially lead to electrical issues or failure of the AC unit.
What could cause the AC 30 amp fuse to blow after being on for about 10 minutes?
If a 30 amp blows you have a short somewhere. Depends for which circuit, you will have to track it from the unit back to the fuse.
