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PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 7:01 am    Post Subject:
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i am considering replacing the fuses in my distribution board with miniature circuit breakers,do i buy mcb\\\'s with the exact amperage rating as the fuses i want to remove ?
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See here: http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11342

But it would be very wise before you just buy like for like to check that each circuit has the appropriate fuse to start with. A lot of circuits I come across have the wrong rating to start with, ie 20A for rings and 15A for lighting....
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