Choosing the Correct Fuse for your Tester

A fuse is just a fuse. Right?

We know a fuse is made to open when a certain level of current is exceeded. This protects us from electric shock and fires started by overheated wiring. However, some fuses protect us from an even more serious danger.

 This article explains the hidden dangers of making voltage and current measurements with a tester that does not have the fuse protection that was designed into the tester – dangers that can cause serious burns, and possibly even death.

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