Occasionally the lights in the house pop and short circuit. The fuse box says to use 5 amp fuse wire. I have replaced it a couple of times and it is still the same. I wondered if using 10 amp fuse wire would solve the problem or whether I should get the electrics checked?
2006-09-18 18:00:45 · 18 answers · asked by paulusher2003 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You probablly have some loose or dirty connections at your light fixtures. Have an electrician check the circut and all fixtures. NEVER OVERSIZE A FUSE/BREAKER on a circut unless you like talking to Firemen. I have also noticed recently that many light bulbs ( imported ) aren't worth much as to lifespan.
2006-09-19 03:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by Ed W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fuse "pops" because the circuit is overloaded. You have too many things operating on that circuit and that is what is causing the fuse to open. Fuses are the "safety valve" of your electrical circuits. If it calls for a 5 amp. fuse do not under any circumstance replace it with a higher rated fuse. You may as well bypass the fuse entirely because that will cause the same consequences as a higher fuse on a lower rated circuit.
If this is a frequent event with the fuse failing perhaps separating the circuit and having part of the circuit protected with another fuse would help.
Call an electrician and have him look over your wiring and have him explain to you what happens when the circuit is overloaded.
2006-09-18 19:04:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 Amp Fuse Wire
2016-12-15 09:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by purkey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fuse should be sized for the amount of current flowing in the circuit and for the wire size. Increasing the size of the fuse might keep it from blowing as often, however, you should be careful doing this. The wiring may not be able to handle the increased current and may burn down your house if it gets too hot. You probably need to have electrician change the circuit breaker and check that the wiring will handle the increased current. Or don't run so many items on the same circuit.
2006-09-18 18:08:15 · answer #4 · answered by T 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
10 Amp Fuse
2016-11-02 06:22:07 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are small mistakes in your use of the word "short". Actually, your lights and may be fuses "fuse" and not "short". Shortcircuit occurs when the live and neutral get connected directly, without any load in between. The bulb in your case is a "load". Now if the load fuses, there is no current flow as it is now an open circuit. And not a "short" circuit!
Now as far as your question goes regarding why you are losing too many bulbs too fast, there could be two answers. It may be low quality lights or the lights are rated for a lower voltage than your house rating. But, a change in rating of the fuse (that is size of the fuse wire) is not going to solve your problems. Please ask an electrician to check your house circuit.
2006-09-18 18:18:31 · answer #6 · answered by slender 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Never ever go with a bigger wire if you're having a problem with the wire you are currently using. This could lead to a fire. Others here have said it already. Get the system checked or take a look at the appliances, etc. that are using that circuit to find out what is causing the circuit to pop.
2006-09-20 02:04:01 · answer #7 · answered by joem_1701 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely, a ten amp fuse would not short, but you should not use it. The wire would need to be a thicker gauge in order to use ten amp fuse rather than five amp. Don't use fuse that is higher than your wire accomodates, otherwise you are defeating the purpose of fuses (to prevent overload and prevent fire). You should upgrade the wire. An electrician can do this for you.
2006-09-18 18:07:48 · answer #8 · answered by Laura K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, after your house burns down the fuse will stop shorting. Don't be stupid and do that. You need to check and see what is on that circuit and lighten its load. Did this problem just start? What is the new appliance? There has to be a reason.
2006-09-18 18:32:24 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suggest you install the same 5A fuse and see if you can pin point faulty lighting/s. You can trial test by switching on individual equipement/lighting for a period of time and fault find the trouble making one. Needless to say, change it if you can spot it, if all else fail. Call an electrician, wires that are 10 years or older might give problem. Don't tamper with fuse rating they're rated for good reasons. Update your findings to the electrician, it make their troubleshooting alot more easier and faster.
2006-09-18 18:31:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋