Fuse voltage difference?

Is this fuse a safe replacement . fuse 5a 125v to replace 5a 250v ?

rocky131301-01-2022 5:32pm

erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16,057 posts 01-01-2022 at 05:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The current is what matters, BUT... If you are using multi-voltage equipment (120 & 220/240) they will need different fuse amps at different voltages. At 120 V you'll need 5 A while at 220 you may need 2.5. Stick with the manufacturer's recommendations
jea48 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,425 posts 01-01-2022 at 06:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes providing the physical size of the 125V fuse is the same as the 250V fuse and the circuit voltage the fused will be used is not greater than 125V. The voltage rating of the fuse is for arc across rating protection in the event of a current overload or a short circuit current fault through the fuse. If the fuse is rated for 125V and installed in a 250V circuit it may not extinguish the arc in the event of an overload in excess of the ampere rating of the fuse, or worse yet a circuit short circuit event. .