Nichrome & Fuses melting at 1800X magnification! Slow motion microscope

Watch 1200w of solar panels burn and and melt Nichrome wire and 12v automotive car fuses under 1800x magnification! This is an unusual and interesting topic. What does Nichrome wire really look like? With a digital microscope one can see it with their own eyes. This video is a demonstration, test and review of the Joyalens JM246MS digital microscope. It was provided to me by the manufacturer for the video but I do not receive any commission for sales. I simply put the microscope into action as it came and gave my opinions along the way.
When Nichrome gets hot, it creates a chromium oxide layer (oxidation) on the outside which protects it from burning out. But of course if the nichrome wire gets too hot, it will turn molten. You can see this layer forming under a microscope.
12v car fuses are not intended for use with 20-30v solar panels, but what happens when I short them through the fuse? Under the microscope, we can see this happen in great detail.
Not being a seasoned microscope user, I found the Joyalens JM246MS to be straightforward to assemble and operate. It has a lot of features and comes with a generous assortment of accessories. It has HDMI digital video out and can record in 2K / 4K resolution, as well as 1080p 60fps and 720p 120fps.
A digital microscope is useful in a workshop and for teaching and education. It's price is not out of reach for the average DIY enthusiast and being able to record high quality video can be very useful for video production and research purposes.
If you are interested in the microscope, the link is below. Please note I don't receive any commission for sales, but the manufacturer did provide the microscope for this video and test.
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[@mrmomb]

Well done.

[@solarpoweredge]

Thank you :)

[@jimzielinski946]

Excellent review. I like how you demonstrated how this product is useful to you. I have to share one criticism of that company's marketing. 1800x magnification is technically nonsense. I wish companies selling these relatively low cost devices would use the same standards as the traditional (and expensive) microscope companies. Having gotten that off my chest, I think the important thing is that the product is usable and useful for your purpose. I happen to have a number of pricy, large microscopes that I think are more capable, but I have to admit that your demo is making me consider this product. Besides what you demoed, I can't help but notice that the product is small and light enough for me to use in applications that I wouldn't consider with my current equipment. Thanks.

[@solarpoweredge]

Glad you liked it.... I am not sure what the actual magnfication is. Certainly a lot more than a magnifying glass!

[@steveadal4735]

AWSOME stuff Sir your techs have got me experimental on quartz heaters via a dimmer light switch via AC more controll over the elements n efficency n life of them 🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@solarpoweredge]

Thank you sir :) I never considered testing a dimmer switch, need to get a one and see what they can do