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Re: Whats in this old fuse?

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Subject: Re: Whats in this old fuse?
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Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2004 11:44:41 -0600
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Original poster: Jerry Chamkis <jchamkis-at-bga-dot-com> 

On Tuesday 06 April 2004 12:08 am, Tesla list wrote:

 > 	Borax was also used, but I don't know why.
 >
 > Ed


It's an effective fire retardant but I don't know for sure that's why it was
used in fuses.  Seems likely though.  Allegedly, you can do a fair job of
fire-proofing fabric and other absorptive materials by soaking them in borax
solution.
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Jerry Chamkis
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