By Jeson Pitt | Electrician | D&F Liquidators
An electric fuse is an important electrical component that protects against overcurrent events by melting its elements and opening the circuit. Fuses must be applied at or below their specified voltage rating, which differs between ac and dc current.
They come in different shapes and sizes. This allows you to pick a replacement easily, however, since there is such a wide variety available, the likelihood of two aesthetically identical fuses having the same operating specifications is pretty low. Due to this, one can make mistakes while selecting a new or replacement fuse. This mistake may put people and equipment at risk. Continue reading