What are the different sizes of automotive fuses?
Size groups
| Blade size | Blade group | Common ratings (maximum current) |
|---|---|---|
| LP-Mini (low profile) | APS, ATT | 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 |
| Mini | APM, ATM | 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 |
| Regular | APR, ATC, ATO, ATS | 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 |
| Maxi | APX | 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 100, 120 |
What color is a 30 amp car fuse?
Green
Fuse Color Codes, by Amp
| Color | Rating |
|---|---|
| Yellow | 20 |
| Clear | 25 |
| Green | 30 |
| Aqua Blue | 35 |
What are the three types of fuses used in automobiles?
Below are the most common fuse types used in vehicles.
- Blade Type Fuses.
- Bosch Fuses.
- Glass Tube Type Fuses.
- Lucas Fuses.
- Maxi heavy-duty blade fuses.
- Regular (ATO/ATC) Blade Fuses.
- Mini Blade Fuses & Low-Profile Mini Blade Fuses.
- Micro 2 & Micro 3 Blade Fuses.
What voltage are car fuses?
32 volts
A car has many such fuses to protect its various electrical components from high voltage occurrences. These fuses are generally rated at 32 volts and are in one of two fuse boxes for most vehicles.
Are all 30 amp fuses the same?
Not all fuses are created equal, but all are affected by overload current and their length of time in operation.
What is the difference between ATO and ATC fuses?
ATC and ATO are virtually the same fuse. The C in ATC stands for closed which means the element is closed within the plastic housing. The O in ATO means the element is open to the atmosphere and subject to environment.
What’s the difference between ATO and ATC fuses?
What’s the difference between ATM and ATC fuses?
An ATM fuse is considered to be a mini fuse and it came out in the early 1990s. The only difference is it is smaller than an ATC fuse in actual size. It generally cannot be used in a fuse block that is made for an ATC fuse, as it will not fit in properly.
What is the difference between ATC and ATO fuses?
What are 30 amp fuses for?
Electric clothes dryers or air conditioners can be supplied with a 30-amp screw-in fuse. The circuits are wired with wire.
Are ATC and ATM fuses interchangeable?
ATM Fuse. An ATM fuse is considered to be a mini fuse and it came out in the early 1990s. The only difference is it is smaller than an ATC fuse in actual size. It generally cannot be used in a fuse block that is made for an ATC fuse, as it will not fit in properly.
