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From: mcovingt@athena.cs.uga.edu ( Michael A. Covington)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Can fuses get "worn out"?
Message-ID: <1990Dec15.063000.9151@athena.cs.uga.edu>
Date: 15 Dec 90 06:30:00 GMT
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Yes. Fuses die of old age.

They heat up somewhat (but not enough to blow) under normal loads.
This puts stress on them.