Seanieb123
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The 10 amp fuse in my buggy blew I can only find a 13 amp fuse. Will it work? Thanks
Will a 13 amp fuse work in my buggy
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mckutzy
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Well.... Your going to have to provide alot of info as to what were talking about...
TT540
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yes, it will work. not a big enough change to fry anything.
If you blow that, well, then we'll need some details.
If you blow that, well, then we'll need some details.
anderkart
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Your 13 amp fuse might end up damaging your wiring or electrical componets, in case of a short, If your absolutely sure your original fuse was rated at 10-amp.
I'd think most any good auto parts store would still stock the exact 10-amp fuse you need. But If not, I could help you find some to order online, if you post a pic of it, and include its dimensions.
I spent 20 years specializing in automotive electrical repair, and truly know what I'm talking about here. There's been a lot of (fairly minor) blown-fuse type problems, that have been made far worse by installing replacement fuses with a higher amp-rating than the circuit was designed for ...
I'd think most any good auto parts store would still stock the exact 10-amp fuse you need. But If not, I could help you find some to order online, if you post a pic of it, and include its dimensions.
I spent 20 years specializing in automotive electrical repair, and truly know what I'm talking about here. There's been a lot of (fairly minor) blown-fuse type problems, that have been made far worse by installing replacement fuses with a higher amp-rating than the circuit was designed for ...
65ShelbyClone
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Will it work? Yes. Should you use it? No. They don't wear out and they don't blow for no reason.
You need to find out why the original fuse blew, fix that problem, then put in another 10A fuse.
You need to find out why the original fuse blew, fix that problem, then put in another 10A fuse.
anderkart
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Yes, and make absolutely sure it's the conventional/automotive variety of (fast acting/fast-blow) fuse, & not the 'SLO-BLO' (slow-blow) variety of 10-amp fuse that many guitar amps and other types of electronic equipment need.
Chances are the part# of the fuse you need is an AGC-10, if your old fuse was 1-1/4 long, with around a 1/4" diameter. This was a very common fuse used in literally millions of older cars & trucks manufactured up until the 1980's...
Any good auto parts store should still have them in stock.
Amazon does too-> https://www.amazon.com/Bussmann-AGC-10-Fuse-Acting-GLASS/dp/B06Y2SDZ5D
PS: and if you need a slightly longer fuse, the part# will be an SFE-10.
fuses do blow out because of a hiccup occasionally (that's why there are slow acting fuses around)
BUT NEVER.. NEVER replace a fuse with a higher rated one without knowing all of the circuit (wire gauge connecter peak currents, attached users etc)
If you do not have a 10A fuse, pick a smaller one (8A, 9A...what have you)
that way, in case the failure still exists (not just a blown bulb or random peak)
the issue cannot* propagate through the circuit and make another part fail.
'sid
*rather: "should not be able to"
BUT NEVER.. NEVER replace a fuse with a higher rated one without knowing all of the circuit (wire gauge connecter peak currents, attached users etc)
If you do not have a 10A fuse, pick a smaller one (8A, 9A...what have you)
that way, in case the failure still exists (not just a blown bulb or random peak)
the issue cannot* propagate through the circuit and make another part fail.
'sid
*rather: "should not be able to"
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