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It is simply a piece of wire. It's thin dimensions, limits the amount of current that can be sent through it before it melts.
If too much current passes through it, it will get hot. When it melts, it falls apart and breaks the circuit.
The thicker the fuse wire, the more current it will take before melting and the rating will be stamped on it.
For convenience, the fuse wire is normally contained inside a cartridge of some sort. Sometimes a glass tube with metal end caps, where you can see if the fuse wire is intact inside.
On modern car fuses, the wire is displayed across the top of a piece of coloured plastic with metal blades for connectors.
The current rating is stamped on the top and the color gives a ready indication of the Amperage rating.
Wendell Jones
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What energy does a fuse convert electrical energy?
When an electrical fuse is overloaded, it converts the electrical energy flowing through it to heat, which melts a strip of wire in the fuse, "blowing" the fuse.
Could the fuse on an Audi a4 cause the water pump to not work?
No, since it is not an electrical part.
Galaxy sharan wipers don't work?
Check your fuse and replace. If fuse and electrical connections are ok, then check the wiper linkages, they tend to sieze.
How does a fuse power a electrical plug?
A fuse doesn't 'power' an electrical plug. A fuse protects the load supplied by that plug.
Will an electrical fuse work correctly in a near-vacuum?
Yes, it will. In fact, it will work somewhat better at arc suppression because of the vacuum.
On a 1995 Toyota the power windows won't work. The dome lights won't work. The locks won't work?
Electrical, check the fuse box.
Your electrical outlets in 2004 dodge caravan se won't work they both start by ignition could it be a fuse?
The fuse would be the first place to check.
Can a fuse be used to store and electrical charge?
No.A fuse is an electrical safety device that operates to provide overcurrent protection of an electrical circuit.
2002 pontiac sunfire At times They work just by turning them off and on and than at times I need to pull the fuse and put it back in or they work when the fuse is barely back in?
If the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire works at times and the fuse is causing trouble. There may be a short in the fuse box or electrical system.
How does a wire fuse work?
A wire fuse works by only allowing so much electricity to flow through. When the electrical current goes above a predetermined rate the fuse breaks and stops the electricity from doing damage.
What is an alternative to a fuse?
An alternative to using a fuse is to use an electrical circuit breaker.
What is the use for an electrical fuse?
To prevent overloading in case of an electrical fault in the equipment.
