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Fuse Vs MCB

Below we listed some differences between Fuse and MCB –

Features	Fuse	MCB
Operation	The fuse wire melts in the presence of high current.	Trips when there is a high current flow
Protection	It provides overcurrent protection.	It provides overcurrent and short circuit protection.
Response Time	It has slower response time.	Faster response time.
Cost	Lower cost.	Moderated cost.
Maintenance	It is require minimum maintenance.	Periodic maintenance is required.
Size	Smaller in size.	Compact design which save space.
Application	Used in Residential Areas.	Used in residential, industrial, and commercial as well.