Question

Why is a fuse always connected to the live wire in a circuit?

Answer 1

The fuse is always connected in the live path because if live wire gets short circuited somewhere within the appliance and results into the high current then the fuse can blow and protect the appliance. ... Basically it is because the direction of current flow from Line to Neutral .

Answer 2

This is because it contain thin wire od copper which melt and break the ckt. When large amount of current is passed through the live wire as a result it prevent damage homes use appliances like t. V

Refigrinator, etc