Thank you! My favorite vintage style vornado fan stopped working out of nowhere. I took it apart before I saw this video (needed a good cleaning anyway) turns out it was the fuse in the plug. I’ve had this fan for 10 years and never noticed it! Thanks so much and God bless you as well!
One of my devices is fitted with a flat 2 pin plug just as described in this video. It has a built-in 10A fuse. As this fuse cannot be accessed, I decided to purchase a 3 pin UK adapter and fitted this with a 5A fuse in order to protect the 10A fuse in the original plug. Thank you for this very important tip! 👍
It'd be helpful to inform us HOW to remove the safety fuse from the plug. Considering how small this area is, I can't seem to be able to accomplish this task. I have a pretty wide variety of tools and whatnots, and I'm stumped.
Hello tgere, I found this video very helpful. Becoz my Honeywell turbo fan comes with exactly same two pin fused plug & as soon as I pluged it into a three pin asaptor plug ;the fuse blew . Later on I opened the manual & found that it has got a fast blow fuse. So my question is what kind of adaptor can be used along with this kind of plug ? any suggession?
In the UK I think all plugs have fuses in them. They are made to be easily replaced though. www.interpower.com/ic/designers/designing-for-export/national-power-mains/united-kingdom-ireland.html
A power strip with circuit breaker will NOT protect a fuse in a plug! Those things are rated around 15 Amps. It will only trip around 15 Amps or more. A 5 Amp fuse in a plug will blow first. Fuses are generally faster than circuit breakers anyway so even a 15 Amp fuse in the plug will probably blow first. Even a slow blow fuse might beat a circuit breaker.
Maybe, but fuses don't generally blow without a reason. The coils in the motor may have shorted. That's something to think about when you change the fuse.
Is there anyway I can get the whole wire replaced for my Lasko tower fan it has a blue fuse safety plug and my dog chewed the wire and don’t want to chuck the tower out and wanted to bring it somewhere to get fixed
wow thx you so much for this info, what a trip finding out about this in USA domestic appliances... cause the window fan quit working, unfortunately the fuse is ok... still headed to the trash but i'll clip the cord/plug for "science"! Cheers
GOOD VIDEO ON TOPIC, TYVM. HOWEVER, HERE IS A GOLD NUGGET I PICKED UP IN THE NAVY 50 YEARS AGO: A VOM CAN SHOW GOOD, BUT IF FUSE HAS CRYSTALLIZED OR FATIGUED AND YOU TEST IT UNDER A "LOAD," IT WILL FAIL; THAT ONE DRIVES THE LAY PERSON NUTS -ex Navy Electrician.
Thanks, but you did not tell us how to remove this fuse. I saw the fuse in the plug, and it looks just like the one you show in your video , but I find it almost impossible to remove. How do you remove this fuse?
Here's the trick. Crush the fuse and remove the pieces with a dental pick. I've tried removing it with a 2mm screwdriver and ended up crushing the fuse...and I had to remove the pieces with a dental pick. ;-)
Having trouble finding a 5 amp fuse for my 120 volt fan power cord. When I removed old fuse it went flying who knows where. The fuse cover says 5 amp but I cannot find a fuse for power cord. Most are automotive fuses.
I wish I would have seen this video sooner. I scrapped my favorite Honeywell fan when it took a dump. Checked the others and ??? Yeah, just like you pictured it. I've subscribed.
@@officerkrupke4966 John McCain was one of the worst Senators ever. Don't know about is his Military service thou read about all kinds of things that don't sound so swell there either. But he did this nation and our president a great disservice. I think the allegations about Trump disrespecting the military was misquotes by a biased press. The military certainly seemed to have his back at the Army/Navy game this year.
This guy explains things well and does not take forever to say something . . . Good job !!
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Thank you! My favorite vintage style vornado fan stopped working out of nowhere. I took it apart before I saw this video (needed a good cleaning anyway) turns out it was the fuse in the plug. I’ve had this fan for 10 years and never noticed it! Thanks so much and God bless you as well!
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One of my devices is fitted with a flat 2 pin plug just as described in this video. It has a built-in 10A fuse. As this fuse cannot be accessed, I decided to purchase a 3 pin UK adapter and fitted this with a 5A fuse in order to protect the 10A fuse in the original plug.
Thank you for this very important tip! 👍
Do you have a video that shows how to get to the fuse if its encased in the plug? Not like the version you showed...
You have to replace the plug
This is so helpful! I thought I'd have to throw out a brand new 60 dollar fan, but now I'm just going to spend a few dollars on some new fuses :)
Thank you for a perfect example of a video. This was to the point and clearly understandable.
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It'd be helpful to inform us HOW to remove the safety fuse from the plug. Considering how small this area is, I can't seem to be able to accomplish this task. I have a pretty wide variety of tools and whatnots, and I'm stumped.
Lightly pry it with a mini flat head screw driver.
Same here
@@flyrobin2544have tried
Plugged a window fan into a 240v outlet. The fuse is all black and I can't get it out.
Thanks for this knowledge, I wasn't aware of this at all.
mind blown! how did i not know about this? Now to find the plug the said mystery fuse fell from! Thank you!
I have only ever seen these on Christmas lights. but good advice anyway.
Helpful! Exactly the info I was looking for.
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Hello tgere, I found this video very helpful. Becoz my Honeywell turbo fan comes with exactly same two pin fused plug & as soon as I pluged it into a three pin asaptor plug ;the fuse blew .
Later on I opened the manual & found that it has got a fast blow fuse.
So my question is what kind of adaptor can be used along with this kind of plug ? any suggession?
Is there a way to convert your normal appliances so you can fuse them individually, like this one is ?
Doing a great job God bless you too.
Great Video Paul! Thanks
Thank you, sir! I never knew my vom has a continuity setting. Needed that a while back and did not know I had it.
I have never seen one of these in all the years I've bought many of the appliances mentioned in the vid. Is this more prevelant in other countries?
In the UK I think all plugs have fuses in them. They are made to be easily replaced though.
www.interpower.com/ic/designers/designing-for-export/national-power-mains/united-kingdom-ireland.html
The first words out of his mouth literally address your observation. If you look around, you will see them.
A power strip with circuit breaker will NOT protect a fuse in a plug! Those things are rated around 15 Amps. It will only trip around 15 Amps or more. A 5 Amp fuse in a plug will blow first. Fuses are generally faster than circuit breakers anyway so even a 15 Amp fuse in the plug will probably blow first. Even a slow blow fuse might beat a circuit breaker.
Excellent video
How do you fix this if the end plug is broken 💔 & the thermal fuse is built in & not removable
God bless you.you helped me with some thing that was on my mind.its still a little puzzling. But I know I'll get there
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I just threw a fan out the other day that stopped working.could have been a fuse?
Thanks for the vid
Maybe, but fuses don't generally blow without a reason. The coils in the motor may have shorted. That's something to think about when you change the fuse.
Very appreciative
Is there anyway I can get the whole wire replaced for my Lasko tower fan it has a blue fuse safety plug and my dog chewed the wire and don’t want to chuck the tower out and wanted to bring it somewhere to get fixed
Thanks for sharing! Bright idea 💡🔌
Some Buddy 👍😊
wow thx you so much for this info, what a trip finding out about this in USA domestic appliances... cause the window fan quit working, unfortunately the fuse is ok... still headed to the trash but i'll clip the cord/plug for "science"! Cheers
Thank you!!!🎉
Great vid- Thank you!
if you find a blown fuse you may want to investigate Why.
Love it. Scotty Kilmer and this guy should work together to do a car electrical problem video!
Great team they would make....
I also have never seen a plug like this in all my life 🤔
Thanks much, this helped me alot. Very useful information.
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GOOD VIDEO ON TOPIC, TYVM.
HOWEVER, HERE IS A GOLD NUGGET I PICKED UP IN THE NAVY 50 YEARS AGO: A VOM CAN SHOW GOOD, BUT IF FUSE HAS CRYSTALLIZED OR FATIGUED AND YOU TEST IT UNDER A "LOAD," IT WILL FAIL; THAT ONE DRIVES THE LAY PERSON NUTS -ex Navy Electrician.
OKAY THATS GREAT THANK YOU
- another overly enthusiastic commenter
always good to keep it simple.GREAT!
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where to get replacement fuse for lasko plug
Thanks, but you did not tell us how to remove this fuse. I saw the fuse in the plug, and it looks just like the one you show in your video , but I find it almost impossible to remove. How do you remove this fuse?
You could use a very tiny screwdriver or a paper clip.
Tweezers?
Yeah, but show us how to get the fuse our of the plug! There must be a trick, mine won't come out!
Here's the trick. Crush the fuse and remove the pieces with a dental pick. I've tried removing it with a 2mm screwdriver and ended up crushing the fuse...and I had to remove the pieces with a dental pick. ;-)
Mine won't come off either . Fan is less than 2 weeks old. 35 bucks down the drain
fuse is good. still no power, how to do next ?
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Having trouble finding a 5 amp fuse for my 120 volt fan power cord. When I removed old fuse it went flying who knows where. The fuse cover says 5 amp but I cannot find a fuse for power cord. Most are automotive fuses.
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I wish I would have seen this video sooner. I scrapped my favorite Honeywell fan when it took a dump. Checked the others and ??? Yeah, just like you pictured it. I've subscribed.
👍😊 You will find my channel very educational!
I can't believe I didn't know this! I'm aware of the cigarettes lighter plugs 🔌 not these
size please???
Thank you.. now how does one get this damn fuse out.. its almost fused into those damn metal clips.
People keep saying that fused electrical plugs are only needed on _ring circuits_. Obviously not.
I've never seen fusing in North American plugs. I always believed fused plugs were strictly used in UK style wiring.
Not anymore
My fan mentioned this on the box did not see it until I bought a new fan the fuse is not accessible
OMG SAME FAN I SAW THE fuse replace I rememberd that mine had one and the plug looks about the exact same mines get living
Is there a name for this
My floor fan will not run turns on but gets error code E6
If there are fuses in it they should at least make the plug clear
Kids might try to pry them open. Or even BIG kids just wondering what the heck they are 🛠 😂
This fuse is good
you get an A brother
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if you don't know what a fuse is, click at 0:54
What a GOAT
1st! Go TRUMP! Yee haw! 👍
LET'S NOT! ...DONKEY!
Says a lot about a person who stands with someone who disrespected John McCain and our Military.
@@officerkrupke4966 mcain was no hero he didnt do nothing neither is romney but i bet u sniff his ass too 😂
@@johnnydoggs Your answer says that you are just a little punk who never served in the Military. Bow to your king, old heel spurs trump
@@officerkrupke4966 John McCain was one of the worst Senators ever. Don't know about is his Military service thou read about all kinds of things that don't sound so swell there either. But he did this nation and our president a great disservice. I think the allegations about Trump disrespecting the military was misquotes by a biased press. The military certainly seemed to have his back at the Army/Navy game this year.