The standard electrical dictionary; a popular dictionary of words, terms, and phrases, used in the practice of electrical engineering (1897)
Sloane, T. O'Conor (Thomas O'Conor), 1851-1940 · New York, H. W. Henley & co. · leaf 269
Fig. 177. Electric Fuse. larger wires are secured to the case, so that no strain comes on thefine wire. On passing a current of sufficient strength the smallwire is heated. In use the fuse is bedded in powder, which againmay be surrounded by fulminating powder, all contained in acopper or other…
Electricity
Internet Archive · Library of Congress · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.