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Old 5th Jan 2021, 12:40 pm   #3
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Default Re: Do cartridge fuses deteriorate with age?

Richard's does look like the fuse itself was the culprit though, and it's a proper, certified one rather than a market stall special.

Or do you think that the damage to the red plastic fuse carrier was actually caused by the plug?

Either way, it seems that our plug/socket system has always struggled with continuous loads near the 13A maximum rating, whatever the brand.
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