[Spridgets] Fuses

[Gerard]

Info on my web site:

British vs American Fuses

http://www.gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/Fuses.htm

Gerrad

On Feb 14, 2013, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

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> Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:24:33 -0500
> From: John Farley <jmfarley61 at gmail.com>
> To: Mailing List Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Fuses
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> Somebody just told me that he ran across information that UK (Lucas) and
> USA (BUSS) fuses are *not* interchangeable.This is because they use
> different rating methods.  The UK, Lucas fuses are rated for the surge
> (peak) current that will cause the fuse to blow NOW.  The USA, BUSS fuses
> are rated for the current they carry continuously.  This info. went on to
> say that you should never install BUSS AGC 35 amp fuses to replace Lucas 35
> amp fuses in vintage Britcars because the wiring will melt before the fuse
> blows.
> 
> It said that the UK (Lucas) 35 amp fuses are actually rated at 17 amps
> "continuous" / 35 amps "surge".  If you substitute a USA (BUSS) fuse, one
> that is rated 17 amps, is roughly equivalent.  You should also only use
> BUSS AGC fuses that have a 32V rating (not 250V).
> 
> Has anybody else heard about this?  It it accurate?
> 
> Thanks,  John