Perhaps I've had a sheltered upbringing, but it's occurred to me that I've never encountered a blown cut-out fuse (e.g. a BS1361 BS88-3). So have any of you seen one? How rare are they? Any interesting or salutatory tales to tell?
I was told a story about a time when a cut-out fuse blew then the homeowner removed the fuse carrier and inserted a trowel across the contacts of the service head. It arced and the heat spot welded the trowel to the contacts.
I was told a story about a time when a cut-out fuse blew then the homeowner removed the fuse carrier and inserted a trowel across the contacts of the service head. It arced and the heat spot welded the trowel to the contacts.
