plug fuse

To insert a fuse into an electrical socket or circuit to restore power, or to replace a blown fuse in a device or system.

• 🇩🇪Eine Schmelzsicherung in eine Fassung einsetzen oder eine durchgebrannte Sicherung ersetzen, um den Stromkreis wieder zu schließen.

1. Electrical safety device C1 formal

   A small, replaceable fuse designed to be screwed into a socket in an electrical panel to protect a circuit from overcurrent.

   • The old house still uses plug fuses instead of circuit breakers.
   • When the toaster shorted out, the plug fuse blew immediately.
   • He replaced the blown plug fuse with a new one of the same amperage.

   🇩🇪Schraubsicherung