On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 11:55:52 -0500, Jeff Wisnia
wrote:



I understand how a fuse works, but I'm always a little suprised when I
see just how small a cross section a fuse link has. The unblown 60 amp
links in those two Kentucky fried fuses I was ranting about measure
.008" thick by .065" wide at the narrow part. That's quite small
compared to the size of the wires needed to carry a 60 amp load.

Jeff
At 60 amps, your fuse is close to melting while the wire is still
safely cool.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada