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Both fuse box and breaker box is where power flows through either the breaker or fuse.These devises are in place to trip or burn out due to short circuits.Without them the current would continue to flow and likely cause a fire or major damage to both the wiring and devise they supply power to.
The only difference is a breaker can be reset where a fuse must be replaced if they detect a short circuit.
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