Can you change a fuse in a fused plug?
A moulded plug is generally very easy to replace the fuse on – the fuse holder is popped out using a small flat bladed screwdriver or similar and then a new fuse can be seated and the holder reinstated.
Will a plug work without a fuse?
While most of us know that without a fuse, a household plug, and whichever appliance it’s attached to, won’t work. A plug fuse is a safety device which is connected into an electrical circuit to prevent excessive current flow during fault conditions.
What happens when a fuse blows in a plug?
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. The result is that all lights, outlets, and appliances powered by the circuit will go dead suddenly.
Does a plug work without a fuse?
What does a fuse in a plug actually do?
A Plug fuse is a 125 volt AC branch circuit, rated fuse that interrupts a minimum of 10,000 amps. The Plug Fuse ampere ratings range from 1/4 amp to 30 amps and are designed to screw into a socket. Plug Fuses are offered with a rejection base having a ceramic base with rejection threads or an Edison base having brass threads and a ceramic body.
How do you change a fuse in a plug?
To change the fuse in this type of plug, carefully pop out the holder with a screw driver, replace the old fuse with a new fuse (again, checking the fuse rating is appropriate to the electrical product) and then push the holder securely back into place.
Why is there a fuse inside the electrical plug?
The fuse in a plug is a safety device designed to protect the lead rather than the appliance. It is a deliberate weak link in a circuit which will ‘blow’ if an electrical appliance or extension lead draws too much current due to either an overload or a fault.
