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What is the different between a fuse and a switch?

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A switch is an isolation device in a power circuit. A fuse is self destructing safety device in a circuit. Fuse burns out under an overload (current) condition and cuts off and isolates the circuit.

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A fuse will shunt all power to zero in an overloaded condition. A switch enables or disables the electrical flow.

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