Fuse: Is one of the most common safety

Fuse is one of the most common safety component for any equipment running on power. Almost all electrical/ electronic appliances and equipment utilize it some way or the other. This post will discuss what is a Fuse , why it is used, its symbols as per standards, features, various types, applications, advantages and disadvantages. The fuse is made up of thin strip or strand of metal, whenever the heavy amount of current or an excessive current flow is there in an electrical circuit, the fuse melts and it opens the circuit and disconnects it from the power supply. 12V/24V Automotive Fuse Block Panel Kit - LED Indicator Fuse Block for Automotive, Marine, RV, Boat, DC 12V/24V - Includes Circuit Identification Labels, Assorted Fuses and Mounting Screws Fig. 1 Fuse Definition of fuse It is a device used for protecting appliances, cables, and electrical equipments against short circuits and/or overloads. Whenever the current flowing in the circuit exceeds a certain predetermined value, fuse breaks the circuit by melting or fusing fuse element ( a piece of thin metal wire). Fuse Element It is the part of the fuse which melts whenever current flowing in the circuit exceeds a certain predetermined value. The material used for fuses are lead-tin ...