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A fuse is not a circuit breaker - a circuit breaker is always a resettable electromechanical device. The article talks mostly about household fuses - they are also applied in power distribution up to about 115,000 V. I'll put this one on my list. -- Wtshymanski 03:21, 15 Dec 2004 (UTC)
Is it really the case that "most other" jurisdictions consider the branch circuit protection to also protect the flexible cord wires? I could only speak for US/Canadian standards. Does any other part of the world put a fuse in the attachment plug? -- Wtshymanski 21:31, 15 Dec 2004 (UTC)
Although I don't have the knowledge to write it, it would be nice to have a section near the end briefly explaining
etc. and add the acronyms to those pages if they exist ( SFE does exist but doesn't include this). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.127.68.239 ( talk) 16:07, 25 November 2008 (UTC)
I believe SFE and MDL are just part numbers of fuses manufactured by Eaton's Cooper Bussmann Business. -- JohnTsams ( talk) 17:14, 5 July 2013 (UTC)
When reading this article I found numerous references to specific applications that do not give a national or geographic label. For instance, I've lived in the US, Switzerland and GB and can identify some of the applications discussed, but I don't think most people can. It could really be confusing. I realize that Wiki isn't a "technical reference handbook", but I think a lot of people come here for some quick information. I'll do what I can, but ... -- TGC55 13:40, 29 March 2006 (UTC)
What is the elctronic circuit symbol for a fuse, the article doesn't say. Philc T E C I 13:37, 15 June 2006 (UTC)
There are 3 common fuse symbols. The 3rd one is
---O><O---
Tabby ( talk) 12:03, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
Hopefully the ascii art will now encouage someone to produce a nice image :) Tabby ( talk) 12:08, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
Its not misinformation, all 3 symbols have been used in print for decades. I've seen this one numerous times.
There are often arguments over which of the popular symbols is 'correct' with many different symbols, not just fuses, but I dont think such a concept is of any value. What matters is that they're widely used. Tabby ( talk) 13:27, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
The fuse symbol graphic is referenced incorrectly. The symbol with horizontal line through the rectangle is the IEC version, see IEC 60417, symbol # 5016.
doug 17:03, 20 January 2012 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dougp01 ( talk • contribs)
The CU that is so popular in the UK is not the one shown, but an older variant. Its another Wylex, always black, with rounded corners and either a black plastic base, or with older ones a wooden base. These were a common fitting for decades, and masses are still in use, desite their safety issues. Tabby ( talk) 10:13, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
Is the mention of Wylex based on sales popularity or did they develop this format of CU? I'm a bit dubious about popularity as I've seen many domestic electrical installations (including similar format CUs) but only about 5 years ago saw my first Wylex, so they may not be common everywhere - MK (and MEM!) were more popular in these parts when I was young. Also, any statement about relative popularity should have a reference; and even with a proper reference it is perhaps too geographically specific for a worldwide article.
Aside from that, the present lower two photographs are of industrial distribution boards using MCBs rather than domestic CUs with fuses, which appears out of keeping with the article. The more complete of the two seems to have three-phase breakers. Definitely NOT a fuse box. (Though it would be interesting to see a picture of an industrial installation with fuses.) Perhaps this section should be renamed Fuses in Building Installations (or something) to include industrial applications...
Anihl (
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05:43, 5 October 2008 (UTC)
I've seen many homes and commercial buildings built after 1950 that used edison fuses in the midwest USA. At least as late as 1972 fuses were still used, and certainly in the mid 60's they were often still installed in new construction. Rfguy ( talk) 04:11, 22 November 2008 (UTC)Rfguy
Here's a pic of the famous Wylex fusebox with original rewirable fuses. Its public domain.
Tabby ( talk) 13:38, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
what type of metal is used in small fuses? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.73.81.133 ( talk) 20:56, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
A: usually tin plated copper 116.90.140.41 ( talk) 04:33, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
I've added a section on UK domestic fuses and their markings as this was the information I really wanted to see when I initially came to this page. After doing some research I thought I would share my findings for others coming to this page for the same reason as me. Wjoea ( talk) 10:23, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
I have decided to standardise this article on British English spelling. (The first editor I could find to use words of variable spelling used both.)— Dah31 ( talk) 03:00, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
Three hundred lines on DIN standards and British plugs, and no explanation of how the darn thing works! -- Wtshymanski ( talk) 17:11, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
There's still a lot to be said about fundamentals of fuses, but instead we have a couple of long parts lists. Automotive fuses and teh stuff about two types of IEC fuses could be spun out to satisfy the parts collectors, leaving space in this article for more on fundamental principles. The big tables are very colorful but tell us nothing that we're not better off getting from a real catalog. I propose renaming the existing section called "standard designs" (which is not a good description anyway) and factor out the fuses listed there to Fuses (IEC Low voltage), and the colorful tables for car fuses can all move to Fuse (automotive). This article can just retain some general observations on the different standards (UL, IEC, ANSI, EN, DIN, BS) and point at the factored-out articles for details. Comments? In particular, anyone to suggest a good reason not to do this? -- Wtshymanski ( talk) 18:32, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
I have found that, if I actually draw 15 amps through a 15 amp car-type blade fuse, the plastic melts and becomes welded to the fuse holder. Is this a common problem or did I have a poor-quality fuse? Biscuittin ( talk) 10:01, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
"MCBs are rather prone to nuisance tripping" No, no they are not. I think most people who saw the time / current curves for MCB's would be quite surprised at how reluctant they are to trip. I'm assuming the original author was referring to RCD's for which a cartridge fuse does not offer a suitable alternative. -- 82.46.177.123 ( talk) 03:25, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
In the UK our type B MCBs are far more prone to nuisance trips than fuses, and this is the main reason why fuses are still sometimes installed in domestic CUs. I gather the situation is the reverse in the US, due to the widespread use of thermal element only MCBs. Tabby ( talk) 13:41, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
what is the pole fuse rating in fiji
I was about to buy a fuse and got confused by the term FSU. I found an answer there: http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061104113946AAemUU9 . I guess this has to do with which potential the unit ends up at after the fuses breaks? I added it to the disambiguation page for FSU, but thought maybe someone would like to describe it in here. Cyril.holweck ( talk) 15:52, 10 June 2010 (UTC)
The fuses appear to be supplying a 3 phase capacitor bank, not a transformer. user:Dgrinkev —Preceding undated comment added 19:18, 22 June 2010 (UTC).
This page should really have some graphs to show the characteristic curves for different fuses, plotting current and time to show that fuses have non linear characteristics. For example see: http://www.sicherungen.de/en/?site=kennlinien&subsite=zeitstrom Thomas d stewart ( talk) 15:56, 21 October 2010 (UTC)
Some incorrect information in this section currently.
In the UK, standard practice is as follows for domestic premises mains wiring: CU fuses are rated 1-3kA, PSCC = 6kA. If greater than the fuse's rupturing ability flows, the overload is interrupted not by the CU fuse but by the incomer fuse.
Perhaps rename to Interrupt Rating?
"Voltage rating of the fuse must be greater than or equal to what would become the open circuit voltage. For example, a glass tube fuse rated at 32 volts would not reliably interrupt current from a voltage source of 120 or 230 V. If a 32 V fuse attempts to interrupt the 120 or 230 V source, an arc may result. Plasma inside that glass tube fuse may continue to conduct current until current eventually so diminishes that plasma reverts to an insulating gas. Rated voltage should be larger than the maximum voltage source it would have to disconnect. This requirement applies to every type of fuse."
Again this is too simplistic and not really true. On cars, some loads are inductive, and if a 32v rated fuse blows, the fuse can see far more than 32v. This is acceptable since in time the circuit voltage drops to under 32v, and the circuit can then be interrupted. Tabby ( talk) 13:44, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
"Fuse markings[6] will generally convey the following information;
Most fuses in the UK, whether 1.25", 20mm, mains plug, car, or CU, don't have this on them.
"n the UK, older electrical consumer units (also called fuse boxes) are fitted either with semi-enclosed (rewirable) fuses (BS 3036) or cartridge fuses (BS 1361). "
Some new ones are too. MCBs have become more popular now, but rewirable & cartridge fuses are still legal & being installed.
"The "Wylex standard" consumer unit was very popular in the United Kingdom until the wiring regulations started demanding Residual-Current Devices (RCDs) for sockets that"
Ironically the Wylex fusebox pictured is not the type that has been so popular in previous decades. Public domain picture of one at http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php?title=CU
", it is desirable to blow (clear) only the fuse (or other overcurrent device) electrically closest to the fault. This process is called "coordination" and m"
in the UK its called 'discrimination' Tabby ( talk) 13:46, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
The word "fuse" does indeed derive from the Latin fusus, but the first meaning of fusus is not "to melt" (that would be fundo, fundere). See this Online Latin Dictionary. Fusus is the perfect participle of fundo, fundere and as such its meaning is: extended, spread out, opened wide, which is a more useful way of thinking about the function of a fuse, since when it operates its ultimate function is to open the circuit (by melting). Mousemusic ( talk) 08:26, 26 January 2011 (UTC)Mousemusic
The section "Packages and Materials" describes how fuses are available in a variety of sizes and shapes but not what those shapes and sizes are. The cartridge fuse is mentioned but the standard types of cartridges (1AG,2AG,...) are not. A picture of blade fuses is shown in a later section but that package is not mentioned in this section. If I were holding a fuse attempting to identify its packaging with this page (and I was) then I would probably be out of luck (I was).
I think this section could really use a table defining some industry-standard fuse cartridges; perhaps multiple tables depending on the diversity of package types (by geolocation or industry?) Some pictures would definitely be useful in this section too.
I found my answer for package sizes at http://search.digikey.com/us/en/cat/circuit-protection/fuses/655421 - no promises but at some point I'll try to add the content I was looking for. 134.121.79.160 ( talk) 22:05, 21 February 2012 (UTC)
FF = ultra fast blow F = fast blow M = medium blow TT = very slow blow L = low blow current H = HRC = high rupture current S = sand filled
Notable ?
Can anyone find a better source than fixya.com ?
-- 195.137.93.171 ( talk) 00:39, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
The speed mentionned on this page is incorrect. I checked several datasheet about fuses after an unexpected experience with a fuse. The speed category is an inidcator for how fast teh fuse blows at ten times the nominal current. At twice the nominal current, a fast blow fuse blows after more than 100 seconds, so after 1.5 minutes. -- Mdeweerd ( talk) 14:21, 21 June 2020 (UTC)
I came to the Fuse page looking for exactly this information. If anyone can confirm it, please add it to the section on "Markings". In addition, logically, T should mean Slow. (Which is what's on the fuse I'm trying to identify.)
Darkman101 (
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21:56, 1 January 2013 (UTC)
Interrupt Rating is more common to fuses where as Breaking Capacity is use on breakers. There are slight differences in the terms. Some fuses have breaking capacities significantly higher than the interrupt rating. The rating just implies the fuse passed the IEC or UL testing for short circuit current interrupting. Interrupt Capacity vs Interrupt Rating | Interrupt Rating -- JohnTsams ( talk) 21:21, 5 July 2013 (UTC)
I don't think this is correct, "In electronics and electrical engineering, a fuse (from the French fusée, Italian fuso, "spindle"[1])".
The word fuse comes from "Fusible Link", "Fusible Cut-out", and "Fusible Safety Shunt". Fusible = easily melted, link = a connection between.
See US patent, US1098870, US502330, US480802.
"...the combination, with the fusible wire of a safety-fuse, of one or more movable disks threading said wire, the openings in said disks being approximately of the size of the wire..."
-- JTsams talk 20:18, 27 May 2015 (UTC)
I came here to say this, so I concur. Here is a source, in French. Ultimately from the Latin verb "fundere" meaning "to melt". Granted, they cite etymonline.com as a reference, which does state that "erroneously attributed to fuse (v.) because it melts", but does not cite further source, contrary to crntl.fr, which bases its articles on the systematic and scientific analysis a a huge corpus.
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A fuse is not a circuit breaker - a circuit breaker is always a resettable electromechanical device. The article talks mostly about household fuses - they are also applied in power distribution up to about 115,000 V. I'll put this one on my list. -- Wtshymanski 03:21, 15 Dec 2004 (UTC)
Is it really the case that "most other" jurisdictions consider the branch circuit protection to also protect the flexible cord wires? I could only speak for US/Canadian standards. Does any other part of the world put a fuse in the attachment plug? -- Wtshymanski 21:31, 15 Dec 2004 (UTC)
Although I don't have the knowledge to write it, it would be nice to have a section near the end briefly explaining
etc. and add the acronyms to those pages if they exist ( SFE does exist but doesn't include this). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.127.68.239 ( talk) 16:07, 25 November 2008 (UTC)
I believe SFE and MDL are just part numbers of fuses manufactured by Eaton's Cooper Bussmann Business. -- JohnTsams ( talk) 17:14, 5 July 2013 (UTC)
When reading this article I found numerous references to specific applications that do not give a national or geographic label. For instance, I've lived in the US, Switzerland and GB and can identify some of the applications discussed, but I don't think most people can. It could really be confusing. I realize that Wiki isn't a "technical reference handbook", but I think a lot of people come here for some quick information. I'll do what I can, but ... -- TGC55 13:40, 29 March 2006 (UTC)
What is the elctronic circuit symbol for a fuse, the article doesn't say. Philc T E C I 13:37, 15 June 2006 (UTC)
There are 3 common fuse symbols. The 3rd one is
---O><O---
Tabby ( talk) 12:03, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
Hopefully the ascii art will now encouage someone to produce a nice image :) Tabby ( talk) 12:08, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
Its not misinformation, all 3 symbols have been used in print for decades. I've seen this one numerous times.
There are often arguments over which of the popular symbols is 'correct' with many different symbols, not just fuses, but I dont think such a concept is of any value. What matters is that they're widely used. Tabby ( talk) 13:27, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
The fuse symbol graphic is referenced incorrectly. The symbol with horizontal line through the rectangle is the IEC version, see IEC 60417, symbol # 5016.
doug 17:03, 20 January 2012 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dougp01 ( talk • contribs)
The CU that is so popular in the UK is not the one shown, but an older variant. Its another Wylex, always black, with rounded corners and either a black plastic base, or with older ones a wooden base. These were a common fitting for decades, and masses are still in use, desite their safety issues. Tabby ( talk) 10:13, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
Is the mention of Wylex based on sales popularity or did they develop this format of CU? I'm a bit dubious about popularity as I've seen many domestic electrical installations (including similar format CUs) but only about 5 years ago saw my first Wylex, so they may not be common everywhere - MK (and MEM!) were more popular in these parts when I was young. Also, any statement about relative popularity should have a reference; and even with a proper reference it is perhaps too geographically specific for a worldwide article.
Aside from that, the present lower two photographs are of industrial distribution boards using MCBs rather than domestic CUs with fuses, which appears out of keeping with the article. The more complete of the two seems to have three-phase breakers. Definitely NOT a fuse box. (Though it would be interesting to see a picture of an industrial installation with fuses.) Perhaps this section should be renamed Fuses in Building Installations (or something) to include industrial applications...
Anihl (
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05:43, 5 October 2008 (UTC)
I've seen many homes and commercial buildings built after 1950 that used edison fuses in the midwest USA. At least as late as 1972 fuses were still used, and certainly in the mid 60's they were often still installed in new construction. Rfguy ( talk) 04:11, 22 November 2008 (UTC)Rfguy
Here's a pic of the famous Wylex fusebox with original rewirable fuses. Its public domain.
Tabby ( talk) 13:38, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
what type of metal is used in small fuses? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.73.81.133 ( talk) 20:56, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
A: usually tin plated copper 116.90.140.41 ( talk) 04:33, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
I've added a section on UK domestic fuses and their markings as this was the information I really wanted to see when I initially came to this page. After doing some research I thought I would share my findings for others coming to this page for the same reason as me. Wjoea ( talk) 10:23, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
I have decided to standardise this article on British English spelling. (The first editor I could find to use words of variable spelling used both.)— Dah31 ( talk) 03:00, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
Three hundred lines on DIN standards and British plugs, and no explanation of how the darn thing works! -- Wtshymanski ( talk) 17:11, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
There's still a lot to be said about fundamentals of fuses, but instead we have a couple of long parts lists. Automotive fuses and teh stuff about two types of IEC fuses could be spun out to satisfy the parts collectors, leaving space in this article for more on fundamental principles. The big tables are very colorful but tell us nothing that we're not better off getting from a real catalog. I propose renaming the existing section called "standard designs" (which is not a good description anyway) and factor out the fuses listed there to Fuses (IEC Low voltage), and the colorful tables for car fuses can all move to Fuse (automotive). This article can just retain some general observations on the different standards (UL, IEC, ANSI, EN, DIN, BS) and point at the factored-out articles for details. Comments? In particular, anyone to suggest a good reason not to do this? -- Wtshymanski ( talk) 18:32, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
I have found that, if I actually draw 15 amps through a 15 amp car-type blade fuse, the plastic melts and becomes welded to the fuse holder. Is this a common problem or did I have a poor-quality fuse? Biscuittin ( talk) 10:01, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
"MCBs are rather prone to nuisance tripping" No, no they are not. I think most people who saw the time / current curves for MCB's would be quite surprised at how reluctant they are to trip. I'm assuming the original author was referring to RCD's for which a cartridge fuse does not offer a suitable alternative. -- 82.46.177.123 ( talk) 03:25, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
In the UK our type B MCBs are far more prone to nuisance trips than fuses, and this is the main reason why fuses are still sometimes installed in domestic CUs. I gather the situation is the reverse in the US, due to the widespread use of thermal element only MCBs. Tabby ( talk) 13:41, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
what is the pole fuse rating in fiji
I was about to buy a fuse and got confused by the term FSU. I found an answer there: http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061104113946AAemUU9 . I guess this has to do with which potential the unit ends up at after the fuses breaks? I added it to the disambiguation page for FSU, but thought maybe someone would like to describe it in here. Cyril.holweck ( talk) 15:52, 10 June 2010 (UTC)
The fuses appear to be supplying a 3 phase capacitor bank, not a transformer. user:Dgrinkev —Preceding undated comment added 19:18, 22 June 2010 (UTC).
This page should really have some graphs to show the characteristic curves for different fuses, plotting current and time to show that fuses have non linear characteristics. For example see: http://www.sicherungen.de/en/?site=kennlinien&subsite=zeitstrom Thomas d stewart ( talk) 15:56, 21 October 2010 (UTC)
Some incorrect information in this section currently.
In the UK, standard practice is as follows for domestic premises mains wiring: CU fuses are rated 1-3kA, PSCC = 6kA. If greater than the fuse's rupturing ability flows, the overload is interrupted not by the CU fuse but by the incomer fuse.
Perhaps rename to Interrupt Rating?
"Voltage rating of the fuse must be greater than or equal to what would become the open circuit voltage. For example, a glass tube fuse rated at 32 volts would not reliably interrupt current from a voltage source of 120 or 230 V. If a 32 V fuse attempts to interrupt the 120 or 230 V source, an arc may result. Plasma inside that glass tube fuse may continue to conduct current until current eventually so diminishes that plasma reverts to an insulating gas. Rated voltage should be larger than the maximum voltage source it would have to disconnect. This requirement applies to every type of fuse."
Again this is too simplistic and not really true. On cars, some loads are inductive, and if a 32v rated fuse blows, the fuse can see far more than 32v. This is acceptable since in time the circuit voltage drops to under 32v, and the circuit can then be interrupted. Tabby ( talk) 13:44, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
"Fuse markings[6] will generally convey the following information;
Most fuses in the UK, whether 1.25", 20mm, mains plug, car, or CU, don't have this on them.
"n the UK, older electrical consumer units (also called fuse boxes) are fitted either with semi-enclosed (rewirable) fuses (BS 3036) or cartridge fuses (BS 1361). "
Some new ones are too. MCBs have become more popular now, but rewirable & cartridge fuses are still legal & being installed.
"The "Wylex standard" consumer unit was very popular in the United Kingdom until the wiring regulations started demanding Residual-Current Devices (RCDs) for sockets that"
Ironically the Wylex fusebox pictured is not the type that has been so popular in previous decades. Public domain picture of one at http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php?title=CU
", it is desirable to blow (clear) only the fuse (or other overcurrent device) electrically closest to the fault. This process is called "coordination" and m"
in the UK its called 'discrimination' Tabby ( talk) 13:46, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
The word "fuse" does indeed derive from the Latin fusus, but the first meaning of fusus is not "to melt" (that would be fundo, fundere). See this Online Latin Dictionary. Fusus is the perfect participle of fundo, fundere and as such its meaning is: extended, spread out, opened wide, which is a more useful way of thinking about the function of a fuse, since when it operates its ultimate function is to open the circuit (by melting). Mousemusic ( talk) 08:26, 26 January 2011 (UTC)Mousemusic
The section "Packages and Materials" describes how fuses are available in a variety of sizes and shapes but not what those shapes and sizes are. The cartridge fuse is mentioned but the standard types of cartridges (1AG,2AG,...) are not. A picture of blade fuses is shown in a later section but that package is not mentioned in this section. If I were holding a fuse attempting to identify its packaging with this page (and I was) then I would probably be out of luck (I was).
I think this section could really use a table defining some industry-standard fuse cartridges; perhaps multiple tables depending on the diversity of package types (by geolocation or industry?) Some pictures would definitely be useful in this section too.
I found my answer for package sizes at http://search.digikey.com/us/en/cat/circuit-protection/fuses/655421 - no promises but at some point I'll try to add the content I was looking for. 134.121.79.160 ( talk) 22:05, 21 February 2012 (UTC)
FF = ultra fast blow F = fast blow M = medium blow TT = very slow blow L = low blow current H = HRC = high rupture current S = sand filled
Notable ?
Can anyone find a better source than fixya.com ?
-- 195.137.93.171 ( talk) 00:39, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
The speed mentionned on this page is incorrect. I checked several datasheet about fuses after an unexpected experience with a fuse. The speed category is an inidcator for how fast teh fuse blows at ten times the nominal current. At twice the nominal current, a fast blow fuse blows after more than 100 seconds, so after 1.5 minutes. -- Mdeweerd ( talk) 14:21, 21 June 2020 (UTC)
I came to the Fuse page looking for exactly this information. If anyone can confirm it, please add it to the section on "Markings". In addition, logically, T should mean Slow. (Which is what's on the fuse I'm trying to identify.)
Darkman101 (
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21:56, 1 January 2013 (UTC)
Interrupt Rating is more common to fuses where as Breaking Capacity is use on breakers. There are slight differences in the terms. Some fuses have breaking capacities significantly higher than the interrupt rating. The rating just implies the fuse passed the IEC or UL testing for short circuit current interrupting. Interrupt Capacity vs Interrupt Rating | Interrupt Rating -- JohnTsams ( talk) 21:21, 5 July 2013 (UTC)
I don't think this is correct, "In electronics and electrical engineering, a fuse (from the French fusée, Italian fuso, "spindle"[1])".
The word fuse comes from "Fusible Link", "Fusible Cut-out", and "Fusible Safety Shunt". Fusible = easily melted, link = a connection between.
See US patent, US1098870, US502330, US480802.
"...the combination, with the fusible wire of a safety-fuse, of one or more movable disks threading said wire, the openings in said disks being approximately of the size of the wire..."
-- JTsams talk 20:18, 27 May 2015 (UTC)
I came here to say this, so I concur. Here is a source, in French. Ultimately from the Latin verb "fundere" meaning "to melt". Granted, they cite etymonline.com as a reference, which does state that "erroneously attributed to fuse (v.) because it melts", but does not cite further source, contrary to crntl.fr, which bases its articles on the systematic and scientific analysis a a huge corpus.
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