And there is “our” problem. Can’t teach them history anymore including the evolution of technology and building science, shop or anything practical. They’re too busy on social media and don’t care what so ever how things work and why. Someone else will always do it for them…
It “blew a fuse” sounds fine to me. “Off-putting” on the other hand sounds ridiculous. It could be “unpleasant, disconcerting, unappealing, uninviting, unattractive, disagreeable, repellant, offensive, distasteful, unsavory, unpalatable, unappetizing, objectionable, nasty, disgusting, obnoxious, discouraging, disheartening, etc.” but “off-putting!” Sounds like somebody farted.
“Mommy, Johny’s off-putting at the dinner table again!” Well take his beans away!
Would you put that in a report? The new carpet is off-putting a noxious odor.
No, but it fits my dilemma well. Off-putting means “unpleasant” or “to repel.”
Saying something “blew” or “is blown” may be off-putting (unpleasant) to a client who doesn’t understand or isn’t familiar with fuses, imho.
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Overthinking it Ryan…Imo…
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Yeah, not a big deal. Just wondered if someone knew of something “more technical.”
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Like any of the synonyms i suggested for “off-putting.” LMAO
Quit thinking of the other blew, got blown, etc. and you should be okay…
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Blown fuse is the correct terminology. Equipment that has technology to indicate when a fuse is open is said to have “blown fuse indication.”
Also there are fuses that have integral blown fuse indicators to show that the fuse is blown.
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Here’s some ‘fodder’ to help you decide on your terminology…
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I’m good with it then. Just seemed odd writing it, lol. Thanks Robert!
I did a search for “blow” in that document and it is used a lot! Guess I have my answer! Thanks JJ!
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Or are people familiar (or not familiar) with events during the Clinton blue dress fiasco 
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Page 8 of JJ’s link
In reviewing fuse-related operating events, depending upon the viewpoint of the evaluator, a
'blown fuse" will frequently be reported as a failure since it caused an interruption in the
availability of a circuit, equipment, component, or system. Strictly speaking, however, this is not
a fuse failure if the device performed as designed to protect the circuit in which it was installed.
Further investigation, in most cases, will reveal that the cause of a fuse opening is typically a
short circuit condition, damaged or overloaded electrical equipment, electrical transients, or
other problems.
An electrical fuse is considered failed when it does not perform its protective function in
accordance with its design characteristics. There are several ways in which a fuse can fail.
These include spurious opening under normal rated current and voltage conditions, intermittent
operation (due to a loose or faulty electrical contact or connection within the device), high
internal resistance (which can accelerate heat-related degradation mechanisms), opening
earlier or later than prescribed in its time current characteristic curve, or not opening at all when
required. The failure modes of a fuse/fuse holder assembly are summarized in Table 2
Table 2 Failure Modes and Effects for Electric Fuses and Fuse Holders
Failure Modes Failure Effects
" OPENS SPURIOUSLY • Loss of function of protected circuit,
- under normal rated current and voltage or component, equipment, or system
no load at all
" OPENS INTERMITTENTLY 0 Intermittent loss of function or trip of - loose/faulty electrical contact protected circuit, component, equipment, or
system
" HIGH RESISTANCE • Increased ohmic heating within fuse/fuse - corrosion, oxidation, contaminated holder assembly
electrical contact • Accelerated heat-related degradation
mechanisms in fuse assembly
" OPENS EARLY - Loss of function of protected circuit, - under overcurrent conditions component, equipment, or system
Loss of electrical protective device selectivity
" OPENS LATE • Loss of function or damage to protected - when required circuit, component, equipment, or system
" FAILS TO OPEN • Loss of function or damage to protected - when required circuit, component, equipment, or system
Loss of electrical protective device selectivity
3.3 Potential Failure Mechanisms
The various subcomponents of electric fuses and fuse holders are subject to failure
mechanisms that can lead to the failure of a fuse to perform its required function. The
important mechanisms are discussed in the following paragraphs for the major subcomponents
of the fuse assembly.
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This terminology has been around longer than you!
When you change the word, you change the meaning.
Actually at this point in history, “What is a fuse?” is more likely to be expected from a buyer than “what is Blown?”.
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I knew we would eventually end up in this territory, lol. That’s why I love this forum! 
Agree
Agree again.
It is interesting that even that technical article puts quotations around blown fuse. That typically indicates disagreement or debate about the usage of said term. Just saying.
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Bait n switch? Nice move
We have to wake up humanity to the evil trying to over take our nation/world.
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Blown fuse observed
A blown fuse occurs when the current passing through an electrical circuit exceeds the fuse’s rated capacity, causing the fuse element to melt or blow. This interruption protects the circuit from potential damage or hazards caused by overloading, short circuits, or faulty equipment.
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