Fuses & Circuit Breakers

Although they work in different ways, fuses and circuit breakers broadly have the same purpose; to protect electrical appliances and electrical circuits from short circuits, and excessive current (called overcurrent or overload).

Fuses

Fuses are relatively low cost electrical safety devices. If too much current enters the circuit, the fuse will burn out (sometimes called blowing out). When the fuse blows out it breaks the circuit. This protects the attached devices and allows you to touch devices without being electrocuted. When the fuse blows, it must be replaced before using the device or appliance again.

Circuit breakers

Circuit breakers work in a similar way to fuses, but they are resettable. Once a fault is detected (this is typically a short circuit or an excessive amount of current flowing through the circuit) the circuit breaker will interrupt the flow of current. When the circuit breaker trips, it's simply a case of flicking a switch to reset the circuit breaker. As soon as you've reset the circuit breaker, it is ready to use again.

Circuit Breakers
Circuit Breakers
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Earth & Lightning Protection
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RS PRO 30A Rail Mount Fuse Holder for 5 x 20mm Fuse, 1P, 500V
  • RS Stock No. 242-0497
1 Bag of 10
£30.42(exc. VAT)
Being discontinued
RS PRO 1A F Glass Cartridge Fuse, 5 x 20mm
  • RS Stock No. 563-380
1 Pack of 10
£2.78(exc. VAT)
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Better World
Schneider Electric Acti 9 iC60H MCB, 3P, 32A Curve C, 440V AC, 100 → 133V DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 791-3398
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F54332
Each
£106.92(exc. VAT)
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Rittal Earth Bar L. 450mm x W. 15mm x H. 5mm
  • RS Stock No. 826-2868
  • Mfr. Part No. 7113000
Each
£36.33(exc. VAT)
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Better World
ABB Compact Home SH200 MCB, 3P, 6A Curve C, 440V AC, 6 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 539-8330
  • Mfr. Part No. 2CDS213001R0064 SH203-C6
Each
£56.87(exc. VAT)
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Better World
Schneider Electric Acti 9 iC60H MCB, 3P, 16A Curve C, 440V AC, 100 → 133V DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 791-3382
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F54316
Each
£106.92(exc. VAT)
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32A Neutral Link x 9mm
  • RS Stock No. 262-483
  • Mfr. Part No. 32CMLC
1 Pack of 10
£35.83(exc. VAT)
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Schneider Electric Acti 9 iC60H MCB, 3P, 40A Curve D, 440V AC, 100 → 133V DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 791-3578
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F55340
Each
£122.98(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 20A British Standard Fuse, A1, 550V ac, 44.5mm
  • RS Stock No. 521-2523
1 Pack of 5
£20.34(exc. VAT)
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ABB System Pro M Compact S200 MCB, 1P, 1A Curve C, 230V AC, 72V DC, 6 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 746-7646
  • Mfr. Part No. 2CDS251001R0014 S201-C1
Each
£13.11(exc. VAT)
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Littelfuse Automotive Fuse Kit
  • RS Stock No. 219-9562
  • Mfr. Part No. 00950011XXN
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£45.97(exc. VAT)
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Contactum MCB, 1P, 6A Curve C, 250V AC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 184-9025
  • Mfr. Part No. CPB1006C
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£4.99(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 16A T Ceramic Cartridge Fuse, 6.3 x 32mm
  • RS Stock No. 209-9311
1 Pack of 10
£11.71(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Earthing Strap Metal 12 → 32mm Diameter
  • RS Stock No. 390-2448
1 Pack of 10
£17.38(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO MCB, 1P, 3A Curve C, 240 → 415V AC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 265-0200
Each
£8.57(exc. VAT)
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Better World
ABB System Pro M Compact S200 MCB, 2P, 2A Curve C, 400V AC, 6 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 746-7699
  • Mfr. Part No. 2CDS252001R0024 S202-C2
Each
£46.17(exc. VAT)
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Better World
Schneider Electric Acti 9 iC60H MCB, 2P, 6A Curve C, 440V AC, 100 → 133V DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 791-3332
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F54206
Each
£80.18(exc. VAT)
Being discontinued
RS PRO 6.3A T Glass Cartridge Fuse, 5 x 20mm
  • RS Stock No. 563-425
1 Pack of 10
£2.85(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO MCB, 2P, 2A Curve C, 240 → 415V AC, 6 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 265-0175
Each
£19.09(exc. VAT)
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Eaton 10A British Standard Fuse, A1, 550V ac, 44.5mm
  • RS Stock No. 414-623
  • Mfr. Part No. NIT10
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£5.478(exc. VAT)
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