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Hi - working in a house with an original 60s installation and found this little bit of copper wire used as a fuse. It was in place of 30A fuse wire, I think. I've put a bit of 1mm2 for reference in the pic.

Any thoughts on what it is? And what would be its rating as a fuse ? :)

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