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OCR: FUSE FUSE WIRE POWERR CIRCUIT WIRE Many circuits, especially those in a house, contain fuses. A fuse is a safety switch. If - the current passing through the circuit becomes too high, the fuse heats up so much that it melts. This breaks the circuit, preventing expensive damage to your electrical equipment.