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When a fuse detects too much power running through a wire, a tiny piece of
metal inside the fuse will break, thereby stopping the power from continuing
to run through the wire and to the electrical outlet. When the top of the fuse
is made of glass, many people think that they can look at the metal piece
Inside and see if it is broken. THIS IS NOT ALWAYS TRUE. The best way
to handle a suspected blown fuse is to simply replace it. If the power comes
back on,great! If it doesn’t, then contact us, we love to troubleshoot.
Screw - in fuses follow there name and screw in like light bulbs. Most screw
in fuses have a glass on the top and metal threads on the bottom.



When a fuse blows, its internal metal strip breaks and the window becomes
discolored. Be sure to replace a fuse with the exact same amperage rated
fuse as was previously used to maintain safety standards as well as protect
your electrical appliances. By doing so, you can protect yourself and your
family and maintain a safe household.

15 and 20 ampere fuses are the most common size. Some fuses may
have smaller screw-in bases and are called type-s fuses.
Threads vary in size so they won’t be accidentally replaced by another
type of fuse which can very likely cause fire hazards. When installing
a fuse make sure to screw it in tight, giving it an extra ¼  turn to make
a electrical connection.

Other fuses are rated as time delay, because they take a little longer to
blow and are designed to withstand short, extra surges of power, that
can pose a danger to the electrical system.

When two electrical wires accidentally touch, a short circuits occurs.
Short circuits immediately causes a circuit to trip or a fuse to blow.
To fix a short circuit, a little deductive reasoning is required, first ask
yourself, What happened just prior to the short. Was something plugged
in, turned on a light. This should clarify the reason for the short. If you just
plugged in an appliance, simply unplug the appliance and then replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the electricity comes back on, then the
electricity system is fine and its the appliance that is faulty. If this does not
fix the issue then contact us.