> An amp is the amount of current that will cause a one volt drop across a
> one ohm load. English fuses are the same as ours. I think the confusion
> comes from the fact that devices running on 240 volts require a fuse half
> the amperage of the same device running on 120 volts, even thought the
> wattage remains the same.
Sorry, Billy, but the fuses in question are not rated at 240VAC, are they?
Yes, fuses ARE rated for amps at a particular voltage. What he is looking at
is what is called a 17/35 fuse which means that it is intended to survive a
17A continuous load, but will blow in short order if subjected to a 35A
load. Nice of them to have a system which acknowledges the concept of
intended load as well as melting point.
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