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15 amp fuses are available in many different sizes and types. The correct answer to your question will depend on the type of circuit and the voltage and power rating of the electrical equipment which the fuse has to protect. Asking this type of question usually means you aren't yet ready to select fuses yourself.

Study some books about electrical wiring and appliances - and maybe also some electrical engineering technical textbooks - but in any case be sure to read and learn from your country's Wiring Regulations - in USA that is the National Electrical Code - and work out the answer to this question for yourself. If you get any answer here, you might attempt to do something you shouldn't be doing,

and that may cost someone a shock, a home fire, or their life. <><><>

As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.

Before you do any work yourself,

on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,

always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB

SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY

REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

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Can you use a 15 amp fuse instead of a 10 amp fuse for your car gauges?

It is NEVER a good idea to use a higher value fuse. The reason for the 10 Amp fuse is that it blows at 10 amps which the wire and device being protected is designed to handle. If you substitute 15 amps and that amount of current flows in your device, it may destroy the device and other things in the path of the current.


Can you use a 250v 15 amp fuse for a 125v 15 amp?

No, it is not safe to use a 250V 15A fuse in a 125V circuit. The voltage rating of the fuse should match or exceed the circuit voltage to ensure safety. Using a lower voltage rated fuse can lead to overheating and potentially create a fire hazard. Always use the correct fuse rating for your circuit.


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


What fuse do you use for a fridge?

It is recommended to use a slow-blow fuse with the appropriate amperage rating specified by the manufacturer of the fridge. Make sure to consult the owner's manual or contact the manufacturer for the correct fuse specifications to avoid damaging the appliance.


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

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Can you use a 15 amp fuse instead of a 10 amp fuse for your car gauges?

It is NEVER a good idea to use a higher value fuse. The reason for the 10 Amp fuse is that it blows at 10 amps which the wire and device being protected is designed to handle. If you substitute 15 amps and that amount of current flows in your device, it may destroy the device and other things in the path of the current.


What size fuse do you use in a polaris hawkeye?

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Can you use a 20 amp fuse for a 15 amp surge protector safely?

No. If you use a larger fuse you are not protecting the device which has a rating of a lesser value.


What amp is cigarette lighter fuse in astra envoy-?

15 is the amp pf the cigarette lighter fuse in Astra envoy.


What are the correct fuses to use in the fuse box of a peugeot 205 gti 1.9 1989?

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What fuse does the horn on a 1987 Toyota pickup truck use?

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What fuse controls the cigarette lighter in an 02 Grand Am?

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What if you use 20 amp instead of 15 amp fuse with the same 250 volts in microwave?

In most cases the size of a fuse is not critical and so changing from 15 to 20 amp will not effect anything - BUT the function of a fuse is to destroy itself before some more expensive component gets destroyed by too high a current flow. As you raise the current rating of your fuses you increase the chances of negating their function,


What is the difference between 13 and 15 amp saw?

The 13 amp fuse with blow at the lower rate to the 15 amp fuse. And At 15 amp the motor is normally more powerful - check the wattage used in both


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.


Can a 15 amp fuse handle a 115volt welder?

No, you would need at least 20 amps. But the fuse must match the wiring. A 20 amp fuse will require the use of AWG # 12 wire.


Which fuse controls your lightersinterior litesetc on your 1983 eldorado?

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