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How is fuse rating defined?
The maximum value of safe current allowed to flow through a fuse wire before it melts is called fuse rating. Fuse rating depends upon the thickness and length of fuse wire. A fuse of proper rating as per the appliance need should be used in circuit.
Why is the fuse rating exactly 125?
Why does fuse rating is given as 125\% of rated current? – Quora. During switching extra current flows through the circuit, which is a bit higher than the normal or rated current. This current is there only for brif moment ( less than few mili seconds), after that brif moment current becomes normal again.
Are fuses 100 or 80 rated?
The use of fuses at 100\% of their marked ampere rating depends on their operating environment and the associated components of the electrical system, such as switches and terminations. Therefore, if the switch is rated/listed for 100\%, fuses can be applied at 100\% of their ampere rating, too.
What are standard fuse sizes?
Standard sizes for fuses and fixed trip circuit breakers, per 240.6, are 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000 5000, and 6000 amps.
Can I use a 125V fuse instead of 250V?
For example, a 125V fuse can be replaced with a 250V fuse of equal amplitude while the voltage of the application is 250V or lower, but a a 250V fuse can’t be replaced with a 125V fuse of equal amplitude if the voltage of the application exceeds 125V.
Can I use a 250V fuse for 12V?
I have used 250V fuses on 12V circuits without relevant voltage drop (less than 0.5V). But the quality of the fuses may differ. I can confirm that they were working as some of these fuses blew instantly when short circuited. The best way is to measure the voltage before and after the fuse and see if it’s acceptable.
How do you calculate fuse size?
Calculating a fuse size Determine the operating voltage of the power source. Determine the watts required by the circuit. Use a calculator to divide the number of watts by the voltage. In the case of a 110-volt circuit, using 1200 watts, the calculation would be: 1200/110=10.9 amps.
How are fuses rated?
Fuses are rated in amperes because that is the component in the circuit that is permitted to vary in direct relation to the load. There is no significant voltage change in a circuit when the current in that circuit is approaching the ampere limit on the fuse protecting the circuit.
What is fuse rating?
A fuse rating is the current need to blow (break) the fuse. When a fuse has blown it removes electrical power from an electrical circuit. The fuse rating is usually on the side of the fuse. The fuse rating is usually defined in ‘amps’ – amps are the unit of measurement of electrical current.