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What can I use for a fuse?

Joe Ford

What can I use for a fuse?

A circuit breaker can be used and an ON/OFF switch. A blown fuse can be easily replaced with the wrong size, or even jerry-rigged (using a wire or small copper bar to replace the fuse) creating a safety issue.

Which is not correct in the case of an electric fuse?

Answer. Answer: In case of electric fuse, there is only a maximum limit on the current which can safely flow in the electric circuits. There is a minimum limit on the current which can safely flow in the electric circuits.

What type of electric fuse is used in individual electrical appliances?

1 Answer. Cartridge fuse. It consists of a glass tube T having a thin fuse wire sealed inside it. The glass tube has two metal caps at its two ends.

Where are electric fuses used?

Fuses are widely used for protection of electric motor circuits; for small overloads, the motor protection circuit will open the controlling contactor automatically, and the fuse will only operate for short circuits or extreme overload.

What type of electric fuse is used in electrical appliances like car stereo?

Cartridge fuses

What might happen if a fuse is not inserted in household electric wiring?

If a fuse is not is not inserted in household electric wiring, the fault current flowing in the defective circuit will cause heating and potentially cause a fire before the upstream protection opens the circuit.

What happens if you don’t have a circuit breaker?

If the circuit breaker won’t reset, and trips instantly, then you probably have a short in the circuit. This is a more complicated and serious reason for a breaker tripping because it can result in an excessive electric current that can potentially cause circuit damage, overheating, fire or even explosion.

Why do you need a fuse in a circuit?

A fuse(s) is needed in any electrical system (AC or DC). These protection devices react to the amount of heat being produced by electricity passing through wires and/or components. They are used so as to protect wires and components from the extreme heat produced should there be an electrical overload or short circuit.

What are the benefits of fuse?

Advantages of an Electrical Fuse

  • It is the cheapest form of protection, and it does need any maintenance.
  • Its operation is completely automatic and requires less time as compared to circuit breakers.
  • The smaller sizes of fuse element impose a current limiting effect under short-circuit conditions.

What is the safest way to test fuses?

Test the fuse. If you’re using a digital multimeter set to measure resistance, touch the probes together to get an initial reading. Then put the probes on either side of the fuse and check if the reading is similar. If it is, then the fuse works properly. If you get no reading or “OL”, then the fuse has blown.

What are the disadvantages of MCB?

Disadvantages

  • Slow tripping.
  • Aging and wear.
  • Vulnerability to heat.
  • They are more expensive than fused switches.
  • Can not protect against earth faults.

How are fuses connected?

A fuse is nothing more than a short length of wire designed to melt and separate in the event of excessive current. Fuses are always connected in series with the component(s) to be protected from overcurrent, so that when the fuse blows (opens) it will open the entire circuit and stop current through the component(s).