Fuses are protective devices that use a metal strip or wire to break an electrical circuit or activate a safety mechanism. They come in mechanical and electrical types and are used in fire sprinkler systems, high security safes, and electrical circuits to protect against damage, shock, and fire. Fuses are usually sacrificial and replaceable, but […]
Fuse plugs are safety devices used on steam engines to alert operators of dangerous water levels. Invented by Richard Trevithick in 1803, they work by heating up and melting their sealant when water levels are too low. However, they can fail if the sealant oxidizes or scales, so standards have been established to prevent this. […]
