i got a 10amp fuse that keeps going out can i put a 20amp that can take more power or will bust
2006-08-02 05:18:42 · 10 answers · asked by 791jrojas 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
this is a fusebox for a home
2006-08-02 05:34:44 · update #1
By allowing more current into the circuit you risk fire by overloading the circuit. However 14 gauge wire is rated for 15 amps and 12 gauge is rated for 20 Amps. If you know that you have either of those gauges and it is in modern romex wire casing and not old knob and tube style you probably can upgrade the fuse. I assume you are talking about the old screw in type fuses.
2006-08-02 05:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by r0cky74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you increase the size of the fuse, like a 20 amp for a 10 amp, you will stop the fuse from blowing, but you might cause whatever is blowing the fuse to overheat and start a fire. If you don't think you should be blowing the fuse, you should have an electrician look at it.
2006-08-02 12:51:28 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT DO THAT. Your circuit is rated for 10 amps, and the 10 amp fuse protects the circuit from failing (and causing a fire?). You either need to stick with your 10 amp fuse or upgrade the circuit. Call an electrician.
2006-08-02 12:34:41 · answer #3 · answered by prosopopoeia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be very careful doing that. You could have an electrical shortage somewhere and that may only increase your chance of a fire. I'd recommend calling an electrician to find out what the problem really is. Normally the size of fuse is mated with the amount that the wiring can handle.
2006-08-02 12:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No definitely not,that would be very dangerous. If a fuse blows that should be a warning. If you used a higher amp fuse,which would probably fit, and maybe not even blow, you have probably created a fire hazard. Call an electrician and have the problem diagnosed. Do not let anyone convince you otherwise.
2006-08-06 19:51:24 · answer #5 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 amp should work.. but you need to find out why the fuse is blowing.. is a wire touching metal some place.. or if you are pulling alot of juice .. you might just need a bigger fuse.. look in the manual and see what fuse should be in it to .. good luck
2006-08-02 12:49:15 · answer #6 · answered by Vegas GUy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IS THIS ON A CAR OR HOME PLZ SPECIFY BUT ANY WAY ILL EXPLAIN BOTH . ON A CAR IF IT IS BLOWING FUSES YOU HAVE A GROUNDED OUT POWER WIRE AND BEING ITS 10 AMP ID SAY IT RADIO CIG LIGHTER.CHEACK ALL WIRES ON RADIO MAKE SURE NONE ARE BARE AND NOT TOUCHING ANY METAL.AS FAR AS A HOME YES USE A 20 AMP MOST ARE 20 AMP ON A 100 AMP SERVICE BOX ...
2006-08-02 12:30:17 · answer #7 · answered by hvacman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 10 amp is there for that perpose
replace with a 20 amp and you will need the fire depattment
get election in and check your wireing
2006-08-08 11:10:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with a 15 amp first ,then a 20 if necessary
2006-08-02 12:28:44 · answer #9 · answered by Robyn C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought they came in different sizes. but what do i about fuses
2006-08-02 12:23:27 · answer #10 · answered by Robin G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋