On Sat, 6 Dec 2008 20:53:34 -0700, "bob" wrote:

I have a strand(severeal really) of those outside icicle
Christmas lights, and the plug in has 2 3 amp fuses in
them. I have replaced both fuses, and still doesn't work.
Is there a real harm in just replacing the plug in with a
standard non-fused plug-in? Will it really heat up and
catch fire???? just wondering Thanks in advance


Well the fuse is there so you don't draw more current than the
wires and plugs can safely carry. That is why they are there. It is
unsafe with out them or with higher rated fuses. Just because it may
work for a test does not mean it is safe.

BTW are you testing the fuses to make sure they are tripping? It
could well be a bad lamp or wire or socket.

Those things are only designed to last a few years at best.