No. You must use a 5A fuse. Using A 13A fuse is a fire risk. The fuse is there to protect the adapter in case of a fault.
Q. What size is a standard fuse?
Manufacturers have now standardised plug fuse ratings to be either 3A or 13A. However, 5 Amp fuses are still used in some older equipment and are available to buy.
Q. Can I use a 13A fuse instead of a 3A?
For an appliance rated as 700W or less, a 3A fuse should be fitted. For appliances above 700W, a 13A fuse should be fitted. BS1363 has standardised on just two preferred fuse ratings, 3A and 13A, however any fuse rating up to 13A can still be used.
Q. What happens if I use the wrong fuse?
Fuses are present to protect the components of the electrical system. Rather than destroying the circuit when there is a surge of power, the fuse blows to protect it. If you use a fuse with the wrong amperage, the fuse won’t blow as intended, damaging the circuit and resulting in a much larger repair bill.
Q. How can you tell if a 13A fuse is blown?
Look at the fuse wire. If there is a visible gap in the wire or a dark or metallic smear inside the glass then the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced.
Q. Can I replace a fuse with a lower amp?
Do not use a fuse with a lower rating– don’t put a 20 amp fues in a 30 amp circuit–because it probably will blow prematurely. Conversely replacing a 20-amp fuse with one rated at 30 amps is dangerous because it may not blow soon enough and damage an electrical component or start a wiring fire.
Q. Can I replace a 15 amp fuse with a 20 amp fuse?
The answer: It’s possible, but not advisable without an electrician evaluating the situation. You should never just upgrade from a 15-amp breaker to a 20-amp one just because the current one is tripping. Otherwise, you may burn your house down via electrical fire.
Q. Can I use a 15 amp fuse instead of a 10 amp fuse?
Yes, the 15 Amp fuse may be sized for a device in that particular circuit, and the 10 Amp fuse may be very short lived.
Q. Why does my 10 amp fuse keep blowing?
The only reason a fuse will “blow” is because of a short circuit. That is a point where a wire connects directly to a ground and more current tries to pass through the wire than it is designed to handle. At that point the fuse will blow to keep the wiring from being damaged.
Q. Can I replace a 12 amp fuse with a 15 amp fuse?
3 Answers. Never replace a fuse with one rated for a higher current. If you are sure that all the circuit wiring is #12AWG (on either side of the fuse), and you’re sure that the wiring connectors and harnesses are rated for 15A, then you could feel safe about increasing the fuse size.
Q. What happens if I put a bigger fuse in my amp?
If you replace a fuse with a higher amp one it will work but create an unsafe circuit. It could cause a failure of the device burn it up, start a fire. The fuse is designed as a safety device. It should not only be the correct amperage but also the correct voltage and fast or slow blow.
Q. Can I use a 30 amp fuse instead of 15?
Short answer, yes. Something is blowing the fuse, that is usually a wire that is grounding out. LED’s and such usually draw much less current that old bulbs, so that would need a smaller fuse, not larger.
Q. Why does my 15 amp fuse keep blowing?
Causes of Blown Fuses Having too many devices plugged into a circuit is the most common cause of fuses blowing. Another potential cause of fuses blowing is a short circuit. When a hot wire touches either the grounding pathway or a neutral wire, it results in the circuit shorting out.
Q. What will cause a fuse to keep blowing?
There are two conditions that can cause a fuse to blow. First, and most commonly, when too many lights or plug-in appliances draw power from the circuit, it can overload the capacity of the fuse and cause the metal ribbon inside the fuse to melt through.
Q. Why does the same fuse keep blowing?
When a circuit breaker regularly trips or a fuse repeatedly blows, it is a sign that you are making excessive demands on the circuit and need to move some appliances and devices to other circuits. Or, it may indicate that your house has too few circuits and is in need of a service upgrade.
Q. How do you fix a fuse that keeps blowing?
Follow these easy steps to fix a blown fuse:
- Unplug electrical appliances. First and foremost, it’s important to identify where the outage occurred.
- Turn the power off. Next, you will need to turn off the main power to the fuse box.
- Find the fuse box.
- Identify the broken fuse.
- Replace the fuse.
- Test your new setup.
Q. Why does my fuse keep blowing on my amp?
In most cases, an amplifier will blow fuses due to internal damage caused by the way it was installed. An amplifier that blows the main power fuse immediately after you turn it on or when the fuse is inserted into the fuse holder is usually damaged in its power supply or output section, and will require serviced.
Q. Why does my wiper fuse keep blowing?
Interference. Another reason for a blown fuse for your windshield wipers and washers may be debris or ice built up around the wipers. Look around the wipers and see if there is anything that could be interfering with the arm movement, and remove it. Test to see if this was causing the problem.
Q. Where is the wiper fuse?
The most common electrical problem in your windshield wiper system is a blown fuse so that’s a good place to start. The fuse will most likely be in the main fuse block under the hood. Other problems could include a burnt out wiper motor, a problem with the wiper control switch or a problem with the delay module.
