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fuse rating required

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Am installing flip down dvd/tv what fuse rating required to protect it. 12v <25w. Cant remenber the calculation.
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3amp should be fine.
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Watts (VA) = Volts x Amps

Therefore 25W / 12V = 2.1A

On DC with a screen no inrush or Power Factor issues so 3A will be good

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Cheers, thanks all
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