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Default Circuit breakers/fuses in parallel

Paul wrote:
My only question would be. Will the current divide evenly between the
two paths? If there is corrosion on one path that would "force" all
the current to the other.

You are correct, corrosion on the contacts of one of the fuses will
upset the balance. The current will be evenly divided only if the
resistance (contacts, fuses, wires) in each leg is absolutely equal.
This is unlikely to be the case and a slight difference in resistance
will exist but won't be of much consequence. Even two identical fuses
will have a slight difference.
So just make sure that both current paths have good contacts and wires.
Boeland
 
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