Car Fuse Types Explained: From Glass Tubes to Micro3!

Automotive fuses have gone through many changes over the years, but generally with cost effectiveness and space in mind! This CZcams video starts off with a history lesson, then gets into an unconventional opinion, then finishes off with some qualities to look out for in a fuse.
0:00 • Automotive Fuse Types
0:45 • Early Automotive Fuses
1:40 • 1970s & 1980s Fuses
2:21 • 1990s Fuses & Beyond
3:31 • Why Micro3 is a Great Design
4:05 • Issues With Fuse Service Quality
5:42 • Would You Like To Know More?
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Quick reference for fuse codes:
Maxi: APX
Regular: APR, ATC, ATO, ATS
Mini: APM, ATM
LP-Mini: APS, ATT, ATM-LP
Micro2: APT, ATR
Micro3: ATL
There are two readily-available brands out there if you want quality fuses, and they are competitors:
Littelfuse (Nasdaq: LFUS)
Bussmann (owned by Eaton, NYSE: ETN)
They both offer small and large assortment packs, as well as moderate amounts of a single fuse type/amperage combo. There are a lot of off-brand/no-brand options out there that are not only a pain to deal with when diagnosing electrical issues, but also could be dangerous. Don't take my word for it, check out this video: • Automotive Fuses - Doe...
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