Home Repair Tips : What Could Cause a Fuse to Blow?

A fuse blow out can be caused by a device that has shorted or malfunctioned, or it can be caused by drawing more currant than the fuse will allow. Make sure all fuses are the appropriate voltage to avoid blow outs with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on home repair.

Expert: Mark Blocker
Bio: Mark Blocker is a semi-retired ASE-certified master mechanic with more than 20 years of automotive experience.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner

[bobicpfan]

NEVER EVER put a larger amp fuse in place of the original.

[percenttintandaudio]

so say my amp fuse keeps blowing am i just putting too much power?

[lizabigailcaceres]

Can i replace the fuse with a lower watt . The one it comes with is 12V25w but they dont sell them anymore and i have a 12V10w can this work

[isabellamarlin]

Can someone help me my 2 fuses went out in Pennsylvania and I need help

[lorrainecrossley]

My fuse has gone in my vibro star massage machine what kind do I need thank you

[brianstarr]

i have a s a 202 technics receiver it blows a fuse when i hook the seakers up

[sirreginalddukeofchutney]

What does blow mean?
What is happening internally to the component?
What causes it to wear out over time?
Why are fuses even necessary?
Come on brother, pretend like you’re explaining it to a 10-year-old, and if you can’t explain it simply, you don’t really understand it.