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Why fuse not used in the neutral?

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Anonymous

7y ago
Updated: 8/25/2021

The fuse (or circuit breaker) must open the hot line to prevent an unsafe condition resulting from voltage still being present in the circuit. The hot line could short to something and still cause a fire or it could electrocute a person. Just breaking the current loop via the neutral is not enough for safety!

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