FUSES

A miniature time-delay fuse used to protect electronic equipment, rated 0.3 amperes at 250 volts. 1.25 inches (about 32 mm) long. It consists of a metal strip or wire fuse element, of small crosssection compared to the circuit conductors, mounted between a pair of electrical terminals, and (usually) enclosed by a noncombustible housing.

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A miniature circuit breaker is an automatically operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short circuit. Its basic function is to detect a fault condition and, by interrupting continuity, to immediately discontinue electrical flow. Unlike a fuse, which operates once and then has to be replaced, a circuit breaker can be reset (either manually or automatically) to resume normal operation. Circuit breakers are made in varying sizes, from small devices that protect an individual household appliance up to large switchgear designed to protect high voltage circuits feeding an entire city.

Residual-current device (RCD)

A residual-current device (RCD) is an electrical wiring device that disconnects a circuit whenever it detects that the electric current is not balanced between the energized conductor and the return neutral conductor. Such an imbalance is sometimes caused by current leakage through the body of a person who is grounded and accidentally touching the energized part of the circuit. A lethal shock can result from these conditions. RCDs are designed to disconnect quickly enough to prevent injury caused by such shocks. They are not intended to provide protection against overload or short-circuit conditions.

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The fuse element is made of zinc, copper, silver, aluminum, or alloys to provide stable and predictable characteristics. The fuse ideally would carry its rated current indefinitely, and melt quickly on a small excess. The element must not be damaged by minor harmless surges of current, and must not oxidize or change its behavior after possibly years of service. Voltage rating of this fuse must be greater than or equal to what would become the open circuit voltage. It is consists of a metal strip or wire fuse element, of small cross-section compared to the circuit conductors, mounted between a pair of electrical terminals, and (usually) enclosed by a non-conducting and non-combustible housing. The fuse is arranged in series to carry all the current passing through the protected circuit.

ELECTRIC SAFETY

1. Never touch any outdoor wires with your body or any other objects. 2. Watch out for overhead wires when you're climbing trees, if you're using a ladder, or any tall objects. 3. Keep electrical appliances and toys away from all sources of water. 4. Watch out for damaged cords on outside (or inside) electrical equipment. 5. Stay away from electric fences.

6. Don`t even touch an outlet. 7. When unplugging something, always pull by the plug not by the cord. 8. Limit the number of plugs plugged into each outlet. 9. Watch out for damaged plugs. Call an adult if you see one. 10. Never let cords run through doorways or under carpets .