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The rating will be written on one end of the glass fuse, maybe 3 or 5 amp
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Maplins :idea:
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kernow wrote:3 amp I think, but its smaller than a normal plug fuse, where would I get one from? :(
Maplins will sell these, A plug fuse is a different size and will not fit.
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Fuse (Amps) = Power (Watts) / Voltage (V)

3amp :)
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Erm, how is it 2amp?
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You trusted the bloke in Maplin :?

This could get expensive... :lol:
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All that the fuse in my identical stepdown says is T2AL :eh:
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
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cools wrote:Erm, how is it 2amp?
I imagine the fuse is on the primary side of the transformer if it is,

300/240 = 1.25........ So a 2amp fuse is perfect. 8-)