Fuse Help

[AnOldUR]

Posted this question deep in an induction thread, but hoping it will get seen better on it's own.

Had a fuse blow in my induction hob. The one on the left is the original. The one on the right is the one I used to replace it. What's the difference? Both are 15 amp.

 

[raysmithtx]

The one on the left is a 'slow blow' fuse. These are typically used when the device has a slightly higher momentary draw. This type of fuse will handle the 'current spike' and not blow. The one on the right is a fast acting fuse. It may work just fine but if it blows you may have to find the slow blow type.

 

[AnOldUR]

Does the voltage rating matter when it comes to fuses. I had thought it was only amps, but just noticed that one is 250V and the other is 32V.


edit:
Found an answer:

If a 32 V fuse attempts to interrupt the 120 or 230 V source, an arc may result. Plasma inside that glass tube fuse may continue to conduct current until current eventually so diminishes that plasma reverts to an insulating gas.