Have bought a pack of fuses to replace a fuse in my lamp and unsure which one to use.
2007-02-11 03:17:03 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A 2 or 3 amp is the best to use.
2007-02-11 03:25:29 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact you ask the question is worrying. Goes like this.
for any appliance (iron, kettle, hairdryer)
AMPS = WATTS / VOLTS.
Always use the lowest rating of fuse. 3amp, 5 amp, 13 amp.
3 amp fuse load 3 X 230 = 690 watts
5 amp fuse load 5 X 230 = 1150 watts
13 amp fuse load 13 X 230 = 2990 watts
A fuse is a safety device, lets consider that the cable for your table lamp is rated at 6 amp, the lamp is 100watts (approx 1/2 amp) the fuse is 13 amps, and you get a short in the lampholder. Which will go first???? not the fuse.... thats 13 amps. The cable will burn. You should have put a 5 amp in......
Please, nip round now.... hands up if your kettle is 1000 watts (4 amps) and has a 13 amp fuse....???? Change the fuse to a 5 amp, much safer.
2007-02-11 20:54:38 · answer #2 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can,t beleive some of the answers on here.
There is no such thing as a 2 amp fuse and 5 amp are no longer used under the new regulations.
A 3 amp is quite sufficient for a bedside light.
The general rule is, if the appliance is up to 700 watts then use a 3 amp fuse. If it is over 700 watt, then use a 13 amp.
The guy who has had 13 amp fuses in his bedside lights for years has obviously not had a fault on them yet. He may change his mind after his house burns down. And the one who says you don,t need a fuse at all has had too much to drink.
Remember the fuse is there for your safety--use the correct ones.
2007-02-11 04:17:19 · answer #3 · answered by RICHARD G 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
3 amp fuse should be used for bedside lamps.
2007-02-12 01:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by howualldoing2day 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a 3 amp fuse. only 3 and 13 amp are recognised by the electrical industry.
2007-02-11 05:21:26 · answer #5 · answered by David C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually 3 amp, but check the lamp/cord for any stickers giving guidelines (often there will be a sticky tag around the cord near to the plug).
2007-02-11 04:56:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 amp
2007-02-14 20:28:19 · answer #7 · answered by CLIVE H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything more than 2 amps is plenty. Not over 3 in any case.
2007-02-11 17:55:54 · answer #8 · answered by dano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 amp would be the best for a table lamp/
2007-02-11 03:46:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No load so 3 amp will be fine.
2007-02-11 05:21:12 · answer #10 · answered by hedgeybear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋