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    Mar 1, 2007, 04:46 PM
    How to find the right size fuse
    I have 240v circuit and a solenoid that I want to know what size fuse should I use.
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    Mar 1, 2007, 08:05 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by dnssr
    I have 240v circuit and a solenoid that I want to know what size fuse should I use.
    What size of wire is between the solenoid and the fuse? the FUSE's AMP should be smaller than the wire, and at least equal or greater than the solenoid.. there should be a rating, nameplate, on the solenoid
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