how many amp fuse for fans?

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Topic: how many amp fuse for fans?

Posted By: downstarinc
Subject: how many amp fuse for fans?
Date Posted: January 16, 2006 at 9:01 AM

ok i bought 2 electric fans and i want to know how big amp fuse they would need? how would i find that out?

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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: January 16, 2006 at 9:03 AM

3-5A depending on the fan. Usually the smallest fuse you can find.

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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: January 16, 2006 at 9:27 AM

The fans have an amp rating like everything electrical. An example here; and you will see the rating printed on your fan. You see that this fan draws less than 1/2 amp.

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