If there's an electrical component on the fritz in your car or something that's stopped working entirely, one of the first things to check is your fuse box.

Short version: I was changing out the batteries on an older UPS (Exide / NetUPS SE 3000VA) and accidentally shorted them. Oops. <BR><BR>The UPS is a two-piece unit ...

Remove the plug from the wall. Check both ends of the light strand. Remove other lights attached to the strand. Examine the strand for broken bulbs or a frayed cord. If these are present, the fuse may ...