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Fuse (electrical)

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A fuse keeps us safe.

Myslivna, tavení pojistky (011) (cropped).jpg
Myslivna, tavení pojistky (011) (cropped).jpg
It has a tiny wire inside. If too much power flows, the wire melts. This stops the power. Then, we must use a new one. Do you want to learn more?

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Fuse-basic-symbols.svg
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Myslivna, tavení pojistky (011) (cropped).jpg
File:Industrial NH1 Fuse 100A.jpg
Industrial NH1 Fuse 100A.jpg
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D01-Neozed-16A.png
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Fuseholders no-bg.jpg
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Cartridge Fuse.svg
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Electrical fuses, blade type.svg
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Blown Fuse Cutout 640.jpg
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Fuse 115kv 640.jpg
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Hochspannungssicherung.jpg
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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 12.7 | Vital Level 4