crash and burn!!! Why no fuse?

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From: Ted Johnson
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 1988 06:10

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I came in to work Fri. to see my Unix box belly-up.  The power outlet
had shorted together and was now putting out 204v instead of 120V
(according to the electrician).  Fortunately
the fuses blew, so everything survived.  But it was a pretty
horrible experience nonetheless.

But it makes me wonder..., WHY DOESN'T MY SE HAVE A FUSE?????
Seems like the $.50 that a fuse costs would be worth it!
Maybe someone at Apple can answer this...?


Of course, I am protecting my SE with a Telemax surge protector,
but I know of lots of people who just plug their puppy into the
wall and hope for the best.

-Ted "I've seen them crash *and* burn and sizzle too!"

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From: tedj@hpcilzb.HP.COM (Ted Johnson)
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Subject: crash and burn!!!  Why no fuse?
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Date: 15 Aug 88 06:10:49 GMT
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