blown fuse

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An electrical fuse that has melted due to excessive current, breaking the circuit.

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  • The sudden power outage was caused by a blown fuse.
  • The outage was caused by a blown fuse in the main panel.
  • I think we have a blown fuse; the lights in the kitchen won't turn on.
  • We traced the fault to a blown fuse on the 10‑amp circuit.
  • You'll need to replace the blown fuse before the appliance will work again.
  • If the oven won’t heat, check for a blown fuse.
  • He kept a spare box of cartridges in the garage, just in case of another blown fuse.
  • The technician replaced a blown fuse and reset the system.
  • Do you know how to change a blown fuse in the main electrical panel?
  • There’s likely a blown fuse somewhere in the fuse box.
  • After a quick inspection, the electrician confirmed that a simple blown fuse was the culprit.
  • After the storm, we discovered a blown fuse protecting the pump.
  • A flickering light is often the first sign of a blown fuse.
  • A blown fuse can indicate a short circuit or overload.
  • We found several blown fuses after the lightning storm.
  • Don’t bypass a blown fuse; replace it with the correct rating.
  • The smell of burnt plastic led me to discover the blown fuse behind the television.
  • The headlights failed due to a blown fuse under the hood.
  • In case of a blown fuse, always disconnect the main power source before attempting a replacement.
  • He suspected a blown fuse, but the breaker had actually tripped.