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    Is wrapping a 30 amp fuse in aluminum foil dangerous?

    Ok, sounds like I was lucky to ask. I'll remove the fuse with the foil and replace it with a correct one. Anyone know someone in the Newmarket/Cambride/Bury St Edmunds area? (Postcode IP28) Thanks all
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    Is wrapping a 30 amp fuse in aluminum foil dangerous?

    Well here's a weird question. I had a 30 amp fuse blow the other evening (for the oven), and when I went to replace it, I noticed that the old fuse was wrapped in aluminum foil. Is this a good thing? Does it expand fuse life, or create a fire hazard? I lived in the house for 2.5...
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