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Fuses fuses fuses

Ok, this is about fuses

1- a standard Bussman fuse is UL approved. Are any "high end" fuses UL approved?

2- do any component manufacturers supply their gear with any of the usual suspects of high end fuses as opposed to a standard Bussman?

3- let's say fuses do make a difference. Given incoming power is AC, why could fuses be directional? 

Not meaning to light any fires here- 

thanks in advance 
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randy-11
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for the directional fuse people, there are elementary electronics course on the internet for free

MIT also has a nice set of free physics course for those with a few more neurons available
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nonoise
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Does it come with a set of steak knives?
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geoffkait
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Nothing like a fuse directionality thread to bring out the 12 Angry Men syndrome. One can't help worrying, geez, what the heck will these guys say when something really controversial comes up?

12 Angry Men memorable quotes

Juror #10: Don't give me that. I'm sick and tired of facts! You can twist 'em anyway you like, you know what I mean?

Juror #9: That's exactly the point this gentleman has been making.

Juror #10: You can't prove it!

Juror #2: You said we can throw out all the other evidence.

Juror #10: I don't understand you people! I mean all these picky little points you keep bringing up. They don't mean nothing!

Juror #3: You're talking about a matter of seconds! Nobody can be that accurate!

Juror #12: Oh, come on. Nobody can know a thing like that. This isn't an exact science.


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bdp24
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Great movie. I think Fonda bought the rights to the screenplay, putting a lot of work into getting the movie made. He was a lifelong bleeding-heart liberal, as people like my Pa saw him. He was also in The Grapes Of Wrath, another movie sticking up for the underclass.

The directionality of wire, and of fuses, are not equivalent. I thought everyone knew that ;-).

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nonoise
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Make that 13.
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