Why are people scared of fuses? Many people think that fuses are unsafe, but this couldn't be further from the truth. A properly installed fuse is just as safe as a circuit breaker, but there are many ...

A fuse breaks the circuit if a fault in an appliance causes too much current to flow. This protects the wiring and the appliance from overheating, and possibly starting a fire, if something goes wrong ...

Every appliance that uses mains electricity comes supplied with a moulded plug and section where you can replace the fuse. The fuse is a safety device intended to stop the cable and connecting wire ...

Electricity is nearly invisible -- except when its price increases about 30 times its normal level. At that point, it gets our attention. In late June, the price of electricity on the wholesale market ...

Electricity North West, which owns, operates and maintains the region’s electricity distribution network, has funded the development of a ‘smart fuse’ unit for low-voltage substations aimed at ...

STMicroelectronics has introduced the VNF1248F automotive e-fuse MOSFET controller, the newest device in its STi2Fuse family.