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Home » DIY FAQs » Electrical » Fuses & Circuit-Breaker Boxes » Is it all right to replace fuse or circuit breaker with a larger one to prevent them from blowing or tripping?

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In most cases the answer is no. They are designed to blow at certain levels to protect equipment and for fire safety.
 

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