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In most cases that will work just fine. But it might not; you just have to try. Going smaller is safe.

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It is never a good idea to over fuse a circuit. There are design specifications for circuits set up by testing facilities. These specifications must be adhered to for your own protection.

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Can you put a 15 amp fuse in an electric fire plug?

I would say no as it could blow and if majorly can damage the plug and can be expensive to repair


What size fuse can you replace a 750 mA fuse with?

Another 750 mA fuse. 750 mA is equal to .75 amps. The max I would put in is a 1 amp fuse and I would want to replace it soon with the proper one.


How many amps can be put on a 125 amp service?

You should not load a 125 amp panel any more than 100 amps.


Can you use a 15amp outlet on a 20amp circuit?

No. You aren't allowed to install a device rated greater than the circuit is rated.The 20 amp receptacle would allow you to plug in 20 amp loads (which is why it is different than a 15 amp receptacle), and plugging a 20 amp load into a 15 amp circuit would cause an overload and the 15 amp circuit breaker would trip.ADDITIONThis may still be open for discussion. According an electrician from RKO Electric, you can in fact install a 20 Amp GFCI receptacle on a 15 Amp breaker. Apparently, the breaker will trip well before the receptacle is able to pull 20 Amps of current into the line. Please see the following link from another website: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Electrical-Wiring-Home-1734/20-amp-GFCI-outlets.htm2003 NEC Code Book says:210-21(b)(1), p.70-42: A single receptacle on an individual branch circuit shall have an ampere rating of not less than that of the branch circuit. To me this indicates that if there's only one receptacle on the circuit, you can't have an outlet rated for less than the circuit, but it neither mentions nor prohibits oversizing the receptacle.210-21(3), p.70-42: Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, receptacle ratings shall conform to the values listed in table 210-21(b)(3)... which says: 15amp circuit, not over15amp receptacle (


What does the fuse do in a three-pin plug?

The 3 pin plug is used to connect (and eventually disconnect) various devices requiring an AC power supply to and from the main power supply.As the name suggests, the 3 pin plug consists of three pins :-Longer one, usually on the top for most standard plugs : is the earth [ E ]Left pin (Usually) : is the Line connection [ L ]Right pin (Usually) : is neutral [ N ]Next to the pins, on the plug, the three pins and their respective function is given by E, L and N.

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In the UK can you put a 5 amp fuse in a 3 amp plug?

In the UK, you cannot put a 5 amp fuse in a 3 amp plug. The general rule of thumb is that you should use like for like.


Can you put a 15 amp fuse in an electric fire plug?

I would say no as it could blow and if majorly can damage the plug and can be expensive to repair


Can you put a ac 250v 10amp 3 pin au electrical power plug connector head white on to 10amp 240v appliance?

The short answer is yes. As long as the connector's ratings are equal or greater than the appliance. {i.e. 250volt, 10amp v.s. 240volt, 10amp}.


Can you put a 25 amp fuse in a 50 amp maxi fuse holder?

Install the fuse that is required for the circuit.


What amp fuse should you put on the ignition of your f-150 1989?

20 amp


Is it a safety hazard to replace a 3 amp fuse with a 5 amp fuse?

Yes. You put a bigger fuse and you will melt the wire and cause a fire hazard.


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.


What would happen if you put a 13 amp fuse in your computer plug?

A 13 amp fuse that is in-line with a computer plug would stop the computer from ever using more than 13 amps, and would blow the fuse to do so. Before doing that, make certain that the wire and all other devices up to and including the computer power supply can adequately deal with 13 amps.


Why does a kettle have a 13 amp fuse but a DVD player only has a 3 amp fuse?

Your telling us ask us anything you just put stupid questions


Why does a kettle have 13 amp fuse but a DVD player only has a 3 amp fuse?

Your telling us ask us anything you just put stupid questions


Does the PS3 have a fuse?

Yes it has in the plug that you put into the mains.


Can you put a 10 amp fuse in a 20 amp fuse slot?

If it is the right size, then yes. But why would you want to do that? if the slot is meant for a 20 amp fuse then most likely there will be more than 10 amps running through it and it will blow almost imediately