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jim k wrote:
Andy Burns Wrote in message:
jim wrote:

Elderly (tight) rellies can't fit occasional fusewires into old
carriers.

Maybe provide them with some replacement fuse carriers, ready to swap?

That's a thought.


But really, what is the underlying reason for fuses blowing sufficently
often to be a problem?


I never said they did.

Last one was a bulb blowing that took 1/2 their lights out for a
few days despite "having a go" at rewiring the wylex fuse carrier
in question. They didn't have enough dexterity nor eyesight to
complete the task effectively.

Eg Could the use of wrong fusewire be more dangerous than a
replacement MCB?

when I had a "fused" electrical supply, I followed my father's advice and
acquired some spare fuse carriers and kept them ready for use. You can
then rewire the blown fuse at a time when all then lights are on.

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from KT24 in Surrey, England