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
Earth & Lightning Protection
Earth & Lightning Protection
Fuse Holders & Accessories
Fuse Holders & Accessories
Fuses
Fuses

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RS PRO 30A Rail Mount Fuse Holder for 5 x 20mm Fuse, 1P, 500V
  • RS Stock No. 242-0497
Subtotal (1 bag of 10 units)
£30.42(exc. VAT)
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Schneider Electric Kaedra Enclosure
  • RS Stock No. 466-0527
  • Mfr. Part No. 13441
Subtotal (1 unit)
£84.16(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Fuse Kit
  • RS Stock No. 893-8530
Subtotal (1 unit)
£70.38(exc. VAT)
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Europa Residual Current Circuit Breaker with Overload Protection, 16 A Current Rating, 2-Pole, 30 mA Trip Sensitivity,
  • RS Stock No. 153-3459
  • Mfr. Part No. EUBLMC16C30A
Subtotal (1 unit)
£69.96(exc. VAT)
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Europa EUC3P EUC3P Miniature Circuit Breaker, 3-Pole, 16 A, Type C, 400 V ac AC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 849-6585
  • Mfr. Part No. EUC3P16C
Subtotal (1 unit)
£22.40(exc. VAT)
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Europa EUC3P EUC3P Miniature Circuit Breaker, 3-Pole, 6 A, Type C, 400 V ac AC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 849-6588
  • Mfr. Part No. EUC3P6C
Subtotal (1 unit)
£22.40(exc. VAT)
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Eaton 16A British Standard Fuse, A1, 550V ac, 44.5mm
  • RS Stock No. 414-639
  • Mfr. Part No. NIT16
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
£30.22(exc. VAT)
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ABB System Pro M Compact S200 Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2-Pole, 16 A, Type D, 400 V ac AC, 125 V dc DC, 6 kA Breaking
  • RS Stock No. 746-7863
  • Mfr. Part No. 2CDS252001R0161 S202-D16
Subtotal (1 unit)
£46.97(exc. VAT)
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Europa EUR1 RCCB, 25A, 2 Pole, 30mA, Type A, 230V ac
  • RS Stock No. 210-4747
  • Mfr. Part No. EUR125.30/2A
Subtotal (1 unit)
£42.60(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO DHMZ Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2-Pole, 16 A, Type C, 240 V ac AC, 240 V dc DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 265-0181
Subtotal (1 unit)
£18.94(exc. VAT)
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Hager MJT Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2-Pole, 16 A, Type C, 400 V ac AC, 253 V dc DC, 6 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 144-4950
  • Mfr. Part No. MJT716
Subtotal (1 unit)
£23.97(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO DHMZ Miniature Circuit Breaker, 1-Pole, 6 A, Type C, 240 V ac AC, 240 V dc DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 265-0204
Subtotal (1 unit)
£8.57(exc. VAT)
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Eaton NZM Door Coupling Handle for use with NZM1, N(S)1
  • RS Stock No. 259-654
  • Mfr. Part No. 271449 NZM1-XTVDVR-NA
Subtotal (1 unit)
£116.83(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO DHMZ Miniature Circuit Breaker, 1-Pole, 2 A, Type C, 240 V ac AC, 240 V dc DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 265-0198
Subtotal (1 unit)
£8.57(exc. VAT)
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Littelfuse Automotive Fuse Kit
  • RS Stock No. 219-9562
  • Mfr. Part No. 00950011XXN
Subtotal (1 unit)
£45.97(exc. VAT)
Being discontinued
RS PRO 6.3 A T Glass Cartridge Fuse, 5 x 20 mm
  • RS Stock No. 563-425
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
£2.85(exc. VAT)
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Eaton PXF-A RCCB, 63A, 3+N Pole, 30mA, Type A, 400V ac
  • RS Stock No. 490-462
  • Mfr. Part No. 236780 PXF-63/4/003-A
Subtotal (1 unit)
£118.02(exc. VAT)
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ABB System Pro M Compact S200M Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2-Pole, 6 A, Type C, 440 V ac AC, 125 V dc DC, 10 kA Breaking
  • RS Stock No. 132-015
  • Mfr. Part No. 2CDS272001R0064 S202M-C6
Subtotal (1 unit)
£57.47(exc. VAT)
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Eaton 50A British Standard Fuse, A3, 550V ac, 73.5mm
  • RS Stock No. 413-529
  • Mfr. Part No. BAO50
Subtotal (1 unit)
£11.83(exc. VAT)
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Schneider Electric Acti9 iC60H Miniature Circuit Breaker, 1-Pole, 16 A, Type C, 240 V ac AC, 48 V dc DC, 10 kA Breaking
  • RS Stock No. 791-3297
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F54116
Subtotal (1 unit)
£24.20(exc. VAT)
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