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Help with size of fuse for mobility scooter
Jan 28^th, 2018, 3:54pm

Father-In-Law has lost the fuse and fuse holder for his charger for his mobility scooter. (Roma Lyon)

I am trying to purchase both for him but unsure of fuse size, mobility companies not replying.

Charger is Input 115/230v AC, 60/50Hz 3/1.5A
Output: 24V DC/ 5A
Batteries are: 2 x 12V 34AH (in series 24V)

Can anyone give me an idea as to what size of fuse (Amps) would be required for the charger output.

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Natedog Full Member Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 347 Total Thanks: 9 For This Post: 1 Swindon United Kingdom	Re: Help with size of fuse for mobility scooter Reply #1 - Jan 28^th, 2018, 7:13pm If the output is meant to be 5A then chances are it will be a little more than that for the fuse. Probably either 7.5 or 10 at a guess, but that is only a guess
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Reply #2 - Jan 28^th, 2018, 7:32pm

Thanks Natedog, that makes sense to me as a layman (dont understand this elec stuff)
I did find another label on the side which states:
"Fuse 10A 125V"

So the 10A would stack up but where does the 125V kick in for the fuse as input is 230/240V AC and output is 24V DC, is it some sort of over-protection? Or maybe a standard size fuse?

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CWatters Super Member Offline "Daddy fick it" says James Posts: 5150 Total Thanks: 58 For This Post: 1 Gender:	Re: Help with size of fuse for mobility scooter Reply #3 - Jan 29^th, 2018, 7:01pm A fuse rated 125V can be used on lower voltages (eg 12, 24, 48V) but not the other way around. Perhaps contact.. http://romamedical.co.uk/product-category/mobility-scooters/mid-size-scooters/
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juco Full Member Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 183 Total Thanks: 0 For This Post: 0 Gender:	Re: Help with size of fuse for mobility scooter Reply #4 - Jan 29^th, 2018, 10:28pm CWatters, thanks for your explanation. I have emailed several companies including Roma but responses have been poor.
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Lectrician Administrator Trade Member Author Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 8815 Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 1 Braunton, North Devon United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Help with size of fuse for mobility scooter Reply #5 - Jan 30^th, 2018, 6:59am Photo? Is it an automotive type fuse? There must be a hole where it goes?
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juco Full Member Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 183 Total Thanks: 0 For This Post: 0 Gender:	Re: Help with size of fuse for mobility scooter Reply #6 - Jan 31^st, 2018, 11:39am Sorry about delay in replying but I am not getting email notifications. Not sure what type of fuse, see image.
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Lectrician Administrator Trade Member Author Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 8815 Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 1 Braunton, North Devon United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Help with size of fuse for mobility scooter Reply #7 - Jan 31^st, 2018, 5:17pm It's probably easier to get a whole new fuse carrier from Maplin, CPC or RS. You would need to solder it in though. As said, a 10amp slow blow fuse is probably best, as long as the voltage rating is higher than 24v.
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juco Full Member Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 183 Total Thanks: 0 For This Post: 0 Gender:	Re: Help with size of fuse for mobility scooter Reply #8 - Jan 31^st, 2018, 6:13pm I will order from ebay, soldering should be ok.
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londonman Trade Member Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1697 Total Thanks: 13 For This Post: 0 Malvern United Kingdom Trade: Cabinet Maker	Re: Help with size of fuse for mobility scooter Reply #9 - Feb 1^st, 2018, 9:28am Lectrician wrote on Jan 31^st, 2018, 5:17pm: ..... as long as the voltage rating is higher than 24v. Never been aware of voltage ratings on a fuse before but a quick Google explains all.
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CWatters Super Member Offline "Daddy fick it" says James Posts: 5150 Total Thanks: 58 For This Post: 0 Gender:	Re: Help with size of fuse for mobility scooter Reply #10 - Feb 2^nd, 2018, 6:41am I notice one picture says "bypass fuse". I strongly recommend you don't do that. As recommended above a new holder from Maplin is only a few £.
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Lectrician Administrator Trade Member Author Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 8815 Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0 Braunton, North Devon United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Help with size of fuse for mobility scooter Reply #11 - Feb 2^nd, 2018, 7:30am I wonder if the fuse blew for a reason? Perhaps the charger has had it
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