What amp fuse to i need for my PC?

Cat_J · 5 Dec 2015 at 01:46

^ Lol I love how you answered a question from 9 years ago. Btw my compressor is 3KW and I had to renew my workshop wiring to have it running reliably.

To the question about the burnt fuse, did you have any other hight draw device on that splitter? And the fuse does the extensions plug have? I have seen this before when somebody plugged a fan heater into the same extension lead they we're using for their PC.

Ledz · 5 Dec 2015 at 10:23

Cat_J said:
^ Lol I love how you answered a question from 9 years ago.

I've just noticed this :confused:

RJC · 5 Dec 2015 at 10:37

lukuxider said:
Snip

It could have been a loose connection to the fuse and when under load the fuse overheated.

BluD · 5 Dec 2015 at 10:41

Wow i thought that 2012 thread necro the other day was a good one. Lets see if we can find an older one to bring back to life.

RJC · 5 Dec 2015 at 10:47

lukuxider ideally should have started their own thread

Dogoid · 5 Dec 2015 at 10:57

you know what , this is something i've never ever considered . i wonder what amp fuse is in the cable that came with my PSU.? ( Antec HCG 750 )

Ledz · 5 Dec 2015 at 16:11

I did some reading through some of the BS & BS:EN and found it states any cable above and including 0.75mm² needs to be supplied with a 13A fuse. The cable should be sufficiently sized for the appliance and the fuse for the cable.

Limpnoodle · 6 Dec 2015 at 03:01

Yup you just need a trusted psu +80
They must be 13 amp fuses, but i haven't checked

Dr_Zeus789 · 22 Dec 2015 at 11:47

lukuxider said:
Hello guys
Any idea why computer power cord lead plug could melted in smoke ???
I add it never happened before - once when comp was taking too much power for this what power supply could do, power supply just burnt out, But now just plug melted.
That was during extensive use I mean playing game.
I recently changed GPU to Gigabyte GTX 980 Ti G1 and I got AMD FX 8350
Here http://www.bit-tech.net/…/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-980-ti-g1…/10
they say loaded using about 451 (not OC)
and here http://www.bit-tech.net/hardwa…/…/11/06/amd-fx-8350-review/7
my processor using around 213 when on load
together is 664W
My Power supply is 750 Corsair, and Gigabyte recommendations is 600W up
but any way - even if comp taking to much power then power supply should go first not a cable
I add we got fuse in plugs in each cable and it melted exactly there

Fault inside the plug the welded joint between supply and the fuse carrier

Lewis Hanson · 30 Aug 2018 at 13:47

Hi

I have a Toshiba Portege Z930-153 laptop which I have just bought an aftermarket replacement charger for.

The replacement has an output of 19V - 3.42A and the plug is fitted with a 13A fuse.

I believe the original charger had an output of 19V - 2.37A and I am not sure what the plug was fitted with fuse-wise but I belive 3A or 5A.

My question is should I replace the 13A fuse in the new charger plug with a 3A fuse or a 5A fuse?

Apologies if I have neglected to include any vital info, I am a complete rookie in regards to electronics, but I am keen not to do any damage to the laptop itself, so please let me know if I need to include any further information.