.....Just had to replace the fuse in the plug on the kettle, and I thought when was the last time a fuse blew and I reckon it must be years ago. What about you, when was the last time a fuse needed replacing in your house?
It wasn't in my house, but the last time I hired disco equipment, I set it all up in the afternoon, tested it, and it was fine.
When I switched it on in the evening for the event, a fuse blew, and there was no replacement, I had to abandon the disco and apologise to all the guests.
I have never hired gear again - I bought my own, and I carry spares!!!
I am no sparks,as such, but I am guess the RCB's that are replacing the old fuse boards may have something to do with it. I had a total re-wire in my house about 20 years ago which included a replacement RCB. Although some circuits,mainly lighting, have tripped I have never had a blown fuse since the RCB was installed.