remember can be damages in the device with more amperes is not it???
2006-06-19 09:28:44 · 4 answers · asked by carlos thunder 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
the device came with 4amp 250 v. isit is a fuse...I am sorry it is a fuse :-)
2006-06-19 09:42:00 · update #1
the fuse has the purpose of protecting the electronic equipment from harmfull operation by disconecting it from the power suply.so a 4 amp fuse means that the device shouldn't use more power than that, and when it reaches that value the fuse burns out , protecting it from damage.if you replace it with a higher value you increase the threshold on which the protection kicks in.so it's advisable to find a 4 amp fuse , but you can use the 5 amp one till then,provided that you realize that between a consumption of 4-5 amps the device is relativelly un protected.
hope this helps
2006-06-20 00:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by Rhade 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a short-term solution until you can get the proper 4A one it should be ok.
Yes, using a value higher than the one recommended gives less protection.
4A is not a very common value. You may have to search a bit. Or get one from the dealer or manufacturer.
2006-06-19 16:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by dmb06851 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it says 4 amp and you put in a 5 amp you could damage the item, start a fire, or hurt someone badly. Please get the correct fuse.
2006-06-19 16:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you replacing?
2006-06-19 16:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by Professor Knowitall 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋