I blew a 6Amp 250V fuse in my car, but when I went shopping for a new one I couldn't find the right one! I found 5Amp, 7Amps etc. I found a 6Amp 125V fuse though. Will that be enough voltage? If not what size/voltage should I use thanks!
2007-01-19 16:48:56 · 8 answers · asked by rob g 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Where did you get 250v? the car battery is only 12v. the Ignition circuitry at the business end is 20 000v and not where you find fuses. Seek help
2007-01-19 16:53:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
O.K> Fuse voltage ratings. Listen up children and I will enlighten you. The voltage rating on the fuse is the highest voltage at which the fuse should be operated. Why? Because if operated at a higher voltage it could FLASH OVER after it is blown. In other words if a 32V fuse (normally used in battery circuits) is used in a 110V circuit then when there is a short and the fuse blows because the circuit draws more amps than the circuit is rated for it may not protect your valuable electronic device. In other words the 110Volts will jump the blown element and your unit will fry itself. Using a high voltage fuse in a low voltage circuit doesn't really hurt anything. Dropping down to a lower amp rating as one answer said won't hurt anything either. Although it may get rather expensive as the fuse may blow even though the equipment is operating fine. Additionally, as one soul said, look on the fuse block or cover or in the owners manual to find out what the fuse size should be. Someone may have put in a 6amp fuse because that was what was available. It's best to check and get the right size.
2007-01-20 12:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by mustanger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The voltage stated on a fuse is the maximum voltage it can be used at. Your cars voltage is, I assume 12 volts so that won't be a problem. As far as amps go, amps are amps in any voltage so go with the 6 amp fuse.
2007-01-19 16:53:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i assume you are talking glass fuse in an older car..
since they are the only fuses that interchange from the industrial world to autos.
the fuse you seek is incorrect anyways, automobile fuses are rated at 12/24 or32 volts.
when you say 6 amps at 250 volts it means the fuse was designed to handle 1500 watts of power before failure, however 6 amps at 12 volts would only be 72 watts, so of corse 125 volts is enough for a 12 volt car, but non the less it;s incorrect for the application
2007-01-20 04:19:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It always better to stay or go down in amperage. the voltage shouldn't matter because the car runs on a 12volt system. If the fuse blows again there is a short curcuit at in that system.
2007-01-19 17:05:05 · answer #5 · answered by tung7755 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the correct required fuse for each circuit.Usually the lid to the fuse box will have a picture to look at.
2007-01-19 16:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use the 6A. Your car only uses 12 volts. Amps are the important thing.
2007-01-19 16:51:37 · answer #7 · answered by dana5169 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That will work, it doesen't matter the voltage. it is the amps you need.
6 Amps is 6 amps
2007-01-19 16:52:51 · answer #8 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋