Collection: Fuses & Circuit Breakers-Fuses & Circuit Breakers

Although they work in different ways, fuses and circuit breakers broadly have the same purpose; to protect electrical appliances and electrical circuits from short circuits, and excessive current (called overcurrent or overload).

Although fuses and circuit breakers work differently, they serve roughly the same purpose. Protects appliances and circuits from short circuits and excessive current (called overcurrent or overload).