What is 5A lighting?
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What is 5A lighting?
5 amp sockets are used on the lighting circuit, meaning they are switched on and off with the light switches in the room, rather than being used like regular plug sockets. 5 amp switches can work well around sofas and tables, as this is where lamps often tend to go.
What does 5A mean on a fuse?
5A means 5C/s. The maximum current that can safely go through this fuse is 5A. Beyond this amperage, the fuse wire will melt and break the circuit to protect vital equipment from excessive current that can damage them.
What amp fuse do I need for lights?
A lighting circuit is protected by a 5- or 6-amp fuse or circuit breaker. This fuse size allows bulbs with a maximum combined wattage of 1150 watts (5 amps x 230 volts) or 1380 watts (6 amps x 230 volts) to be run off the circuit.
How many watts can I run on a 5 amp circuit?
1200 Watts
5 Amps x 240 Volts = 1200 Watts.
What is the difference between 5A and 15A socket?
The 5A socket is smaller and is useful for loads up to 1kW at 230V supply. Similarly the 15A socket is bigger and is able to handle loads up to 3kW at 230V. These plugs and sockets are made for loads that are regularly connected and disconnected.
What is the difference between 5 amp and 15 amp socket?
The reason for retaining the 5 and 15 is largely that they cover the options: 5A (at 240 ) allows anything up to 1kW, so multiple lights and small devices, and 15A gives over 3Kw which is useful for kettles heaters etc.
What does a current of 5A mean?
It means your Current transformer having a 5A Secondary for a given primary. It may be a measuring or Protection type current transformer. If it is a Current measuring type, then it will be used for your measuring devices like Ammeter whose measuring range will be equal to 100 \% reading at 5A.
Can I use a 5A fuse instead of a 10a?
Possibly yes. It is possible to short out a circuit by overdrawing more than 5 Amp by removing the 5 Amp fuse and putting in a 10 Amp fuse.
Can I use a 5A fuse instead of 3A?
You can replace a 3A fuse with a 5A one. It is not wise to replace a fuse with one that can carry more current. First, make sure that your fire insurance is up to date, if you replace a fuse with one with a higher current rating.