15 Amp 250 Volt fuse in a 13 Amp, 120 volt system. Onle one end of the fuse was heating up, and the plastic part of the holder melted. The fuse blew. I thought maybe the fuse blew because it was old, and that melted the holder. But after cleaning up the clips, I put a new fuse in and the one end of the fuse started heating up and sparking again. I flipped the fuse around, and the other end of the fuse started heating up on the same end of the holder. So I flipped the holder around. Still the same end of the holder. I tested for shorts, but there were none. It was still pulling 13 amps, as expected. I installed a new fuse holder, which is NOT heating up. It's working fine with the new fuse holder.
So what would cause that to happen? Does plastic get old and become conductive? I know there's no metal in the fuse holder.
2006-10-04 15:17:31 · 3 answers · asked by Rockstar 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If the fuse wire is not securely connected to the terminal on the fuse, or if the Fuse Grip is not making good contact with the Fuse Base , then there will be increased resistance and as a result more heat generated.
The same could happen if the Fuse Wire being used is of lower rating ( thinner). Then also there will be more heat generated.
but I think scenario one is more likely in your case.
2006-10-04 15:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by Best Answer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fuse Holder Melted
2017-01-19 03:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like something wasn't tightened tight, and was acring a little. Or it could have been a moisture/corrosion problem. If this fusebox is in a damp or outdoor location i recommend you use a product called no-al-ox .......no aluminum oxidation. its pretty self explanatory.
2006-10-05 16:00:15 · answer #3 · answered by hillbilly named Possum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋