Are SL and TL fuses interchangeable?

Are SL and TL fuses interchangeable?

The two are not interchangeable. Two categories of plug fuses are available. The medium-duty fuses (TL or SL) have a time-delay feature for use on motor circuits. The T or S fuses have more time-delay than the medium-duty fuses in order to better protect motors and critical residential circuits.

What are the two types of plug fuses?

In residential use, the fuses protecting the circuits are of two types: plug fuses, which generally protect 120-volt circuits, and cartridge fuses, which protect 240-volt circuits, as well as being used to protect the entire electrical service.

What is the difference between T and TL fuses?

The difference between S and T fuses are the same. SL and TL fuses are Loaded Link and are normally used in special, lighter applications, while S and T are used in heavier applications.

Can I use a 20 amp fuse instead of 15?

the circuit wire is sized for a 20A fuse. If you replace it with a 15A fuse it will not overload the wire and will blow when the continuous current exceeds 15A so yes you can safely replace the 20A fuse with a 15A fuse.

Can you put a 20 amp fuse in a 10 amp?

Most likely you can. However, you have not asked the right question. It would not be a good idea to replace a 15 amp fuse with a 20 amp fuse. If you do and you actually load to circuit to more than 15 amps, you will shorten the life of the insulation and increase the risk of a fire.

Can I put a 13amp fuse in a 10 amp plug?

The 13A fuse in place of a 10A fuse wouldn’t directly cause any problem – but then, if there’s a problem with the appliance you’re using, or if you plug in too many things and the current goes over 10A but under 13A, then under the new fuse the extension lead will keep working whereas the old fuse would have blown.

Can I use a 5A fuse in a 13A plug?

It would probably need to be 1.25mm2 in size or larger to safely be protected by a 13A fuse. Having said that, a “6A” (In reality it will be rated in Watts) iron is unlikely to blow a 5A fuse in reality. The factor is about 1.6, so a 5A fuse would likely blow at 8A or so.

What has a 13A fuse?

Plugs for appliances rated between about 700 watts and 3000 watts (the maximum rating of a wall socket) should be fitted with a 13-amp fuse (coloured brown). For example: 13A Fuse – Washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, iron.

Can I put a 13A fuse in a 3A?

IET Forums – 13A fuse in 3A plug. yes – but we are only protecting against a dead short at the applience, not normally some mild overload – a dead short takes out any fuse or none, overload is managed at the appliance end of the cable – which is the EU wide approach with non-fused plugs.

Can you put a 20 amp fuse in a 13 amp plug?

No, you can’t plug a 20 amp appliance into a 13amp socket, to save issuing an urgent defect notice I have cut off the plug-top on least three occasions on stm/HP washers at garages because of the nail or welding rod fitted in the plug- top fuse holder.

Can you put a higher amp fuse in a plug?

2 Answers. In general, NO. Replacing a fuse with a higher-amp fuse is a very bad idea and can lead to fires. Fuses (and circuit breakers) are rated such that they blow or trip before any part of the circuit gets to a dangerous current.

Can I replace a 5A fuse with a 10a fuse?

Possibly yes. What ever is wired into that 5 amp slot is rated for a max of 5 amps, overdrawing more than 5 amps by removing the 5 amp fuse and putting in a 10 amp fuse can possibly short out a circuit.

Can I replace a 1 amp fuse with a 2 amp fuse?

The real answer is NO. The manufacture put a 1 amp fuse in the unit because the typical draw is much less than the 1 amp and the fuse blow will be an indication of trouble coming.

Why does my fuse keep blowing?

There are two conditions that can cause a fuse to blow. First, and most commonly, when too many lights or plug-in appliances draw power from the circuit, it can overload the capacity of the fuse and cause the metal ribbon inside the fuse to melt through.