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Circuit PROTECTIONPage 1 Autoshop , All Rights Reserved. This Automotive SeriesCIRCUIT PROTECTIONhas been developed byKevin R. SullivanProfessor ofAutomotive TechnologySkyline CollegeAll Rights ReservedVisit us on the web: PROTECTIONC ircuit Protection devices are used to protect wires and connectors from being damaged byexcess current flow caused by an over current or short- Circuit . Excess current causes excessheat, which causes Circuit Protection to "open Circuit ". Circuit PROTECTIONPage 2 Autoshop , All Rights Protection DEVICESF uses, fuse elements, fusible links, and Circuit breakers are used as Circuit protectiondevices. Circuit Protection devices are available in a variety of types, shapes, and specificcurrent ratings. FUSESA fuse is the most common Protection device. A fuse is placed in an electrical Circuit , so thtwhen current flow exceeds the rating of the fuse it "blows" or "blows out".
CIRCUIT PROTECTION Page 5 © Autoshop 101.com, All Rights Reserved. BASIC CONSTRUCTION The blade type fuse is a compact design with a metal element and transparent ...
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