Typical Fuse Ratings

This web page lists typical fuse ratings for different electrical appliances.

This web page answers the question ‘what size fuse should I use for .......’

In case of contradiction, follow the manufacturer guidelines. A good rule of thumb is to replace a fuse with a fuse of the same rating.

Typical Fuse Ratings

Some manufacturers supply electrical appliances with either a 3, 5 or 13 amp fuse; some manufacturers use either a 3 or 13 amp use.

This web page will define common fuse ratings using either a 3, 5 or 13 amp fuse.

Domestic Appliances Fuse Ratings

Clock radio – 3 amp.

Coffee maker – 5 amp.

Dishwasher – 13 amp.

DVD player – 3 amp.

Electric blanket – 3 amp.

Fan – 3 amp.

Food mixer – 3 amp.

Fridge – 3 amp.

Hairdryer – 13 amp.

HiFi – 5 amp.

Iron – 13 amp.

Kettle – 13 amp.

Lamp – 3 amp.

Laptop PC – 3 amp.

Microwave oven – 5 amp.

PC – 3 amp.

Radio – 3 amp.

Table lamp – 3 amp.

Toaster – 5 amp.

TV – 3 amp.

Vacuum cleaner – 3 amp.

Video player – 3 amp.

Washing machine – 5 amp.

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