Why do we use fuses instead of circuit breakers? Like in cars or furnace circuit boards?
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Because fuses, from an electrical safety standpoint, are better than breakers.
A fuse is either live, or burnt. A circuit breaker can “hang” (ie not quite trip) which is a safety hazard.
The reason for using breakers in houses is that it is far more convenient for a homeowner to just reset them, than to have to remember to keep spare fuses on hand.
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