The fuse is place in the live wire so that under fault conditions the supply is cut off but the equipment is still connected to the neutral wire.
If both wires were fused, there would be a 50-50 chance of the one in the neutral going first, which could leave the equipment still connected to the live wire and thus a further potential danger.
So that the live wire is isolated when the fuse blows. If a fuse was placed in the neutral, the equipment would still be live when the fuse blows.
There are usually 3 or 4 terminals. If only 3, then each wire is hot with respect to ground. If there are 4, then one wire is considered neutral.
A fuse is typically connected to the live wire in a circuit. This is done to protect the circuit from an overload or short circuit, as the fuse will blow or trip and cut off the current flow if there is an issue.
To change an in-line fuse in a stereo 4-gauge wire, first disconnect the wire from the power source. Locate the existing fuse holder, open it to access the fuse, replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating, and close the holder securely. Reconnect the wire to the power source and ensure the connection is secure.
The wire that connects the power source to the rest of the circuit should contain the fuse. This is typically the wire that leads directly from the positive terminal of the battery or power source. Placing the fuse in this wire helps protect the circuit in case of a short circuit or overload.
So that the live wire is isolated when the fuse blows. If a fuse was placed in the neutral, the equipment would still be live when the fuse blows.
Because the neutral wire only carries unbalanced currents. The hot wire carries full load currents. Answer for European SystemsThe above answer is only true for three-phase systems. In single-phase systems, the neutral carries exactly the same current as the line conductor. The reason for not placing the fuse in the neutral conductor is one of safety. For example, if the fuse were to blow due to, say, an overload current, then although no current could flow, the entire conductor would remain live and highly dangerous.
A wire connects to a fuse box by being inserted into a terminal or connector within the fuse box, where it is either screwed or clipped into place, ensuring a secure electrical connection. The wire typically connects to a fuse or circuit breaker to protect the electrical system.
The wire element of a fuse is ONLY effective if it is connected to each end as the only metallic connection. The insulator is required to hold the wire element, and so that people can install and remove the fuse.
Only if you are grounded and provide a return path for the current to travel.
NO. Usually the positive wire will have the fuse.
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.
The wire may not melt and break if an unsafe current is produced.
The 15 amp fuse.
A circuit breaker does not have a wire fuse in it.
Fuse wire is designed to open under over current conditions. Just like a fuse.
There is only one ground wire needed on any motor, single or three phase.