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From: Ralph Mowery <rmowery42@charter.net>
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Subject: Re: Survivor!
Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:28:02 -0400
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In article <JaDKN.646227$xHn7.292649@fx14.iad>, 
bertrand.sindri@yahoo.com says...
> 
> The fuse also did it's job, which is to protect downstream components
> from overcurrent situations by blowing before the downstream items
> themselves blow up.
> 
> 
> 
> 

Fuses are really to  protect the power source.  They do usually protect 
the wiring in the  down stream device from a total meltdown.