Why are people scared of fuses? Many people think that fuses are unsafe, but this couldn't be further from the truth. A properly installed fuse is just as safe as a circuit breaker, but there are many ...

A fuse breaks the circuit if a fault in an appliance causes too much current to flow. This protects the wiring and the appliance from overheating, and possibly starting a fire, if something goes wrong ...

In electronics and electrical engineering, a fuse is an electrical safety device that operates to provide overcurrent protection of an electrical circuit. Its essential component is a metal wire or ...

Every appliance that uses mains electricity comes supplied with a moulded plug and section where you can replace the fuse. The fuse is a safety device intended to stop the cable and connecting wire ...

Electricity North West, which owns, operates and maintains the region’s electricity distribution network, has funded the development of a ‘smart fuse’ unit for low-voltage substations aimed at ...