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Can parallel circuits be used instead of fuses?
No. Parallel circuits are not fuses. Fuses can be used to protect parallel circuits.
Why are there fuses for the transmission?
Because all electrical circuits need over-current protection.
What does the fuses under the hood of a 2000 dodge ram 1500 mean?
They are fuses, they do what fuses do, protect electrical circuits.
What do the fuses in a 91 Cadillac sedan deville operate?
Fuses don't operate anything,you do. fuses protect electrical circuits from overload
When did circuit breakers replace fuses in homes?
Circuit breakers started replacing fuses in homes in the 1960s and 1970s as a safer alternative for protecting electrical circuits. Circuit breakers are more convenient as they can be reset, whereas fuses need to be replaced when they blow.
What protects circuits and their components?
Fuses, fuseable links and circuit breakers.
Who would use fuses and why do you need them?
Fuses are used primarily in electrical systems to protect circuits and devices from overloads and short circuits. They are commonly found in homes, automobiles, and industrial equipment. By breaking the circuit when excessive current flows, fuses prevent damage to wiring and connected devices, ensuring safety and preventing fire hazards. This makes them essential for maintaining the integrity and reliability of electrical systems.
What protects circuits from current overloads?
Electrical circuits are protected by: 1) Fuses 2) Circuit Breakers and/or 3) Fusable links
What protects circuits from dangerously large currents?
resistors circuit breakers fuses
Do fuses protect against - A short circuits B overoading C lightning surges D large ground faults?
Short circuits.
Why are fuses and curcuit breakers used in household circuits?
Fuses and circuit breakers are used to protect the wiring and devices from overload and heating caused by short circuits, short circuits that, if unprotected, could cause major damage and/or fire due to excessive current.
Which is not a type of fuse?
A circuit breaker is not a type of fuse. While both serve the purpose of protecting electrical circuits from overloads and short circuits, a fuse operates by melting a wire to break the circuit, while a circuit breaker can be reset after tripping. Other examples of fuses include cartridge fuses and glass tube fuses.
