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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.

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RS PRO DHMZ Miniature Circuit Breaker, 1-Pole, 4A, Type C, 240V ac AC, 240 V dc DC, 6 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 265-0192
Subtotal (1 unit)
£8.66(exc. VAT)
£8.66/unit
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Eaton xComfort ECO ECO Distribution Board Enclosure 5 Way
  • RS Stock No. 258-474
  • Mfr. Part No. 280345 BC-O-1/5-ECO
Subtotal (1 unit)
£22.30(exc. VAT)
£22.30/unit
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Allen Bradley 1492-SPM 1492-SPM Miniature Circuit Breaker, 3-Pole, 1A, Type C, 480V ac AC, 96 V dc DC, 15 kA Breaking
  • RS Stock No. 125-1479
  • Mfr. Part No. 1492-SPM3C010
Subtotal (1 unit)
£74.85(exc. VAT)
£74.85/unit
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TE Connectivity W58 Thermal Circuit Breaker - 1-Pole, Direct, 15A Current Rating, 1000 A, 250V ac, 50 V dc
  • RS Stock No. 782-0902
  • Mfr. Part No. W58-XB1A4A-15
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£6.61(exc. VAT)
£6.61/unit
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RS PRO DHMZ Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2-Pole, 4A, Type C, 240V ac AC, 240 V dc DC, 6 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 265-0176
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£19.48(exc. VAT)
£19.48/unit
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RS PRO DHMZ Miniature Circuit Breaker, 1-Pole, 4A, Type C, 240V ac AC, 240 V dc DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 265-0202
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£8.66(exc. VAT)
£8.66/unit
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Allen Bradley 1492-SPM Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2-Pole, 3A, Type C, 480V ac AC, 96 V dc DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 125-1469
  • Mfr. Part No. 1492-SPM2C030
Subtotal (1 unit)
£51.89(exc. VAT)
£51.89/unit
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Europa EUC2P EUC2P Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2-Pole, 2A, Type C, 400V ac AC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 849-6531
  • Mfr. Part No. EUC2P2C
Subtotal (1 unit)
£12.79(exc. VAT)
£12.79/unit
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RS PRO DHMZ Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2-Pole, 6A, Type C, 240V ac AC, 240 V dc DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 265-0186
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£19.44(exc. VAT)
£19.44/unit
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Contactum Miniature Circuit Breaker, 3-Pole, 6A, Type C, 415V ac AC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 184-9026
  • Mfr. Part No. CPB1006C3
Subtotal (1 unit)
£14.68(exc. VAT)
£14.68/unit
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Mersen 20A FF Ceramic Cartridge Fuse, 10 x 38 mm
  • RS Stock No. 136-0615
  • Mfr. Part No. E1014580 / FR10GR69V20
Subtotal (1 unit)
£9.28(exc. VAT)
£9.28/unit
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Siemens Copper Alpha 8GK Busbar
  • RS Stock No. 226-0831
  • Mfr. Part No. 8GK9733-0KK10
Subtotal (1 unit)
£38.89(exc. VAT)
£38.89/unit
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RS PRO DHMZ Miniature Circuit Breaker, 1-Pole, 2A, Type C, 240V ac AC, 240 V dc DC, 6 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 265-0190
Subtotal (1 unit)
£8.66(exc. VAT)
£8.66/unit
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TE Connectivity W58 Thermal Circuit Breaker - 1-Pole, Direct, 10A Current Rating, 1000 A, 250V ac, 50 V dc
  • RS Stock No. 782-0892
  • Mfr. Part No. W58-XB1A4A-10
Subtotal (1 unit)
£6.74(exc. VAT)
£6.74/unit
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Schneider Electric Acti9 iC60N Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2-Pole, 1A, Type C, 100V, 12 V, 130 V, 220 V, 240 V, 380 V,
  • RS Stock No. 734-9226
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F74201
Subtotal (1 unit)
£64.03(exc. VAT)
£64.03/unit
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RS PRO DHMZ Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2-Pole, 6A, Type C, 240V ac AC, 240 V dc DC, 6 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 265-0177
Subtotal (1 unit)
£16.87(exc. VAT)
£16.87/unit
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Eaton xEffect FAZ Miniature Circuit Breaker, 1-Pole, 6A, Type B, 240V ac AC, 48 V dc DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 922-6967
  • Mfr. Part No. 278529 FAZ-B6/1
Subtotal (1 unit)
£24.77(exc. VAT)
£24.77/unit
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RS PRO DHMZ Miniature Circuit Breaker, 1-Pole, 1A, Type B, 240V ac AC, 240 V dc DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 265-0165
Subtotal (1 unit)
£8.67(exc. VAT)
£8.67/unit
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Littelfuse 250A 68.58 x 19.05 x 10.67 mm, Panel Single Terminal Fuse Fuse Block, 32V
  • RS Stock No. 878-3946
  • Mfr. Part No. 02980900Z
Subtotal (1 unit)
£20.59(exc. VAT)
£20.59/unit
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RS PRO DHMZ Miniature Circuit Breaker, 1-Pole, 10A, Type C, 240V ac AC, 240 V dc DC, 6 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 265-0188
Subtotal (1 unit)
£8.48(exc. VAT)
£8.48/unit
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