Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Fuse for dryer

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tcc
10-22-06, 04:20 PM
Hello everyone.

My dryer is connected to a switch which houses two 30amp fuses. I want to put in these mini-breaker fuses (link:http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/3867/imagesgu4.jpg) which are rated at 20amp. Will this cause any ill effect on it's operation? The reason for me putting this "type" of fuse is that in case they blow, I just have to reset them instead of going out to buy them (yah I know I'm lazy :D)

Thanks

dave6466
10-22-06, 05:51 PM
I'm afraid you will be resetting those 20 amp fuses all the time.
Dryers should be on a 30 amp circuit. Dave
tcc
10-22-06, 09:30 PM
Damn, I was afraid of that.

Are there any 30amp rated mini-breakers?

dave6466
10-23-06, 03:58 PM
Not sure. I would go to the local electrical supply store & check there.