"harry" wrote in message
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: It takes a lot of effort to create a solid metal replacement
for a
: fuse.

No it doesn't, not for a BS1363 plug, just a hacksaw and a
suitable bit of metal (such as the common 8mm bolt found in so
many cheapo DIY packs of 'essential' DIY fixings as sold by the
sheds, TV channels and even supermarkets. Bloody idiots for doing
it, but that is how easy it is. :~((

: Easier to get a fuse.

Not if the frecking appliance keeps 'popping' the highest
available fuse...
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Regards, Jerry.