Would it be safe to use a UK 13A fuse in a lamp plug which did contain a 3A fuse?
A slightly mundane question maybe, however on one side of the plug it says 3A, but on the other side it says 13 A (next to 250 V~).
If it doesn't work, why not?
2006-12-19 08:58:49 · 6 answers · asked by Joanna W 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
The 13A means that the plug is rated up to 13 Amps. In a lamp it is likely that the cable is only rated at 3 or 5 Amps as a lamp only needs a fraction of an amp. This is why there was a 3A fuse in there. For best safety use a 3A fuse because that will protect better than a 13A which might carry on working while the cable melts.
2006-12-19 09:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the 13A is on the power in side, and the 3A is on the wire into the house/apartment then it should be fine.
The fuse will blow if 3Amps are exceeded so it should be perfectly safe.
I can't imagine the fuse going in the other way... the out should always be lower than the in from a safety standpoint.
But if you're really concerned - read (if you can) the numbers on the old fuse.
Regardless, there is no reason that it shouldn't work, unless your input amperage exceeds 13 Amps.
-dh
2006-12-19 17:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by delicateharmony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 13 A fuse is more than 4X the recommended fuse. If there is a problem it will not blow and protect the circuit from the overload; this could result in overheated wiring or the circuit shorting out somewhere else leading to a fire. Its your house and family, don't you think they are worth the effort to find the right fuse?
2006-12-19 17:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by Bruce H 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it should be fine,but i would suggest replacing it with the proper fuse as soon as possible.
2006-12-19 17:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by wiseguyof faith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. to many A
2006-12-19 17:00:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It will blow when you turn it on
2006-12-19 17:07:06 · answer #6 · answered by Eric 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋