Can I use these smaller replacements fuses?

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famadorian

Joined Mar 18, 2024
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I have a toy car, Mercedes Gls 63 12V Svart and I need to replace a fuse.

It comes with ZHONGZUI 68 Series 15A, which is quite big:

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I found these in a local store, but they don't mention the voltage.

They are 15A, but they are way smaller.

I can still use them?;)
 

BobTPH

Joined Jun 5, 2013
11,487
Yes. The voltage rating is an upper limit. If those fuses are for car electrical systems, they are fine at 12V.
 

WBahn

Joined Mar 31, 2012
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Maybe, maybe not. But probably -- they look like automotive fuses, which would be rated at a sufficient voltage for your 12 V toy car system. In general, you need to use fuses that are rated for not only the current current, but also at least as high a voltage as the circuit it is protecting. There's also the question of how it blows, such as fast or slow.
 

MisterBill2

Joined Jan 23, 2018
27,323
Post #1 tells us it is a 12 volt car. So no voltage issue. I see two possible issues, which is if the connectors fit correctly, which will be obvious as soon as it is installed, and probably some scheme to keep the fuse from getting into mechanical parts of the car. A zip-tie can solve that issue. And what to do with all the money saved by using an automotive fuse.
 
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