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What is the recommended amperage of fuses in normal household applications?

April 26, 2017amperage applications fuses household normal recommended

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What is the recommended amperage of fuses in normal household applications?

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Generally, normal household circuits are to be protected with a 15 amp fuse. The wiring provided for these general household circuits is designed to carry a load of up to 15 amps. Over-fusing these circuits will allow the wiring to heat up before the fuse blows. If 15 amp fuses are continually blowing due to electrical motors starting up then the fuse should be replaced with a 15 amp time delay fuse which will allow the passage of higher starting current.