Comments on: What fuse ampage should go into a bedside lamp?

By: CLIVE H

CLIVE H — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:06:59 +0000

3 amp
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By: howualldoing2day

howualldoing2day — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:51:59 +0000

3 amp fuse should be used for bedside lamps.
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By: johncob

johncob — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:02:59 +0000

The fact you ask the question is worrying. Goes like this.
for any appliance (iron, kettle, hairdryer)
AMPS = WATTS / VOLTS.
Always use the lowest rating of fuse. 3amp, 5 amp, 13 amp.
3 amp fuse load 3 X 230 = 690 watts
5 amp fuse load 5 X 230 = 1150 watts
13 amp fuse load 13 X 230 = 2990 watts
A fuse is a safety device, lets consider that the cable for your table lamp is rated at 6 amp, the lamp is 100watts (approx 1/2 amp) the fuse is 13 amps, and you get a short in the lampholder. Which will go first???? not the fuse…. thats 13 amps. The cable will burn. You should have put a 5 amp in……
Please, nip round now…. hands up if your kettle is 1000 watts (4 amps) and has a 13 amp fuse….???? Change the fuse to a 5 amp, much safer.
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By: dano

dano — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:47:59 +0000

anything more than 2 amps is plenty. Not over 3 in any case.
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By: David C

David C — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:16:59 +0000

use a 3 amp fuse. only 3 and 13 amp are recognised by the electrical industry.
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By: hedgeybear

hedgeybear — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:55:59 +0000

No load so 3 amp will be fine.
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By: john j

john j — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:16:59 +0000

If you have bought a multi pack use the lowest rated one,eg, it`s probably only a 60w bulb so will be ok. ian
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By: lola369

lola369 — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:03:59 +0000

Usually 3 amp, but check the lamp/cord for any stickers giving guidelines (often there will be a sticky tag around the cord near to the plug).
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By: welshwalesdragon

welshwalesdragon — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:47:59 +0000

what was the ampage you took out
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By: berty

berty — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:14:59 +0000

3 amp should be ample
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