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In Reply to: Isn't the amperage set by... posted by mitch2 on July 14, 2015 at 10:31:12:
The element will heat up and melt, at a rate dependent upon its gauge, as excess current begins to pass through the fuse.
The problem with what you're suggesting would be that the wax, sand, or other material the fuse would be filled with could keep the element cooler than it might be in free air. This could delay the fuse element opening (melting), subsequently causing damage to the unit the fuse is supposed to be protecting.
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- It is - 1973shovel 11:26:20 07/14/15 (10)
- Or,... - Lew 13:32:13 07/14/15 (8)
- Very few people realize - unclestu 21:06:15 07/14/15 (1)
- This is probably why - mitch2 04:34:13 07/15/15 (0)
- "not up to spec in their capacity as a fuse" - such claims are notoriously light on evidence. - carcass93 18:57:04 07/14/15 (4)
- RE: "not up to spec in their capacity as a fuse" - such claims are notoriously light on evidence. - Lew 06:59:08 07/15/15 (2)
- RE: "not up to spec in their capacity as a fuse" - such claims are notoriously light on evidence. - ipdtt 15:00:38 07/16/15 (1)
- I wonder whether those are UA Approved... - Lew 07:27:51 07/17/15 (0)
- boutique - 1973shovel 05:50:29 07/15/15 (0)
- Good points, Lew - 1973shovel 16:45:54 07/14/15 (0)
- RE: It is - mitch2 11:52:44 07/14/15 (0)
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