How many amps of electricity can a wire carry before needing a fuse?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

ANY wire being used in electrical wiring requires over-current protection (a fuse or circuit breaker) so that the fuse will blow before an over-loaded wire gets red hot and ignites the insulation and any nearby combustibles.

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