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Can you swap a 15-amp fuse for a 20-amp to stop it blowing?

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Correct Incorrect Replacing a 15-amp fuse with a 20-amp one bypasses the protection designed for that circuit's wiring. The wiring can overheat and start a fire before the larger fuse ever trips. Never upsize a fuse.

Can you swap a 15-amp fuse for a 20-amp to stop it blowing?

• Yes, more amps means more safety
• Yes, if the fuse looks the same
• No, it removes a key safety protection
• Only in the basement panel