What is BS1362?
BS 1362 is the British Standard number for cartridge fuse links used in UK plug tops. BS1362 fuses protect the cables connected to domestic equipment against overloads or small overcurrents. They may also be used in appropriate single-phase installations (for example, fused spur connection units).
What is the breaking capacity for a BS1362 fuse?
6kA
The breaking capacity of BS1362 plugtop fuses is 6kA.
What is the kA of a 1361 fuse?
Semi-enclosed fuses are capable of breaking currents of 1 kA to 4 kA depending on their type. whilst cartridge fuses to BS 1361 will safely break at 16.5 kA for type 1 or 33 kA for type II.
What is plug fuse?
A plug fuse is a safety device which is connected to the electrical circuit, to prevent excessive current flow during faults. When an electrical circuit becomes overloaded, the fuse element will blow, interrupting and cutting off the current flow. Often this will result in a loud bang.
How many watts can a 13 amp fuse take?
It’s safe to put a 13amp fuse in a plug if it’s 3000 Watts.
What is the Ka rating on a fuse?
kA rating is known as the short circuit withstand capacity or ultimate breaking capacity of a circuit breaker. For example, if the MCB is rated at 10kA, it means that the MCB can safely break the circuits during short circuit unless until the short-circuited current does not exceed 10kA.
What uses a 7 amp fuse?
Appliances with a small heating element (toaster, clothes iron, electric kettle) will also need a high rating fuse of 7 or 13 Amps.
What can you run on 13 amps?
Plugs for appliances rated between about 700 watts and 3000 watts (the maximum rating of a wall socket) should be fitted with a 13-amp fuse (coloured brown). For example: 13A Fuse – Washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, iron.
What is the difference between bs1361 and BS1362?
BS1361 fuses are designed for use in consumer units, the 5 amp version most often being used for lighting circuits. BS1362 fuses are designed for use in BS1363 plugs and fused connection units.
Do BS1362 fuses have a breaking capacity of 6KA?
Found max Zs for 3A and 13A so fine there. Would still like it confirming that BS1362 fuses have a breaking capacity of 6kA? Cheers Jock, I took the figure I needed from 41.2 for 0.4s disconnection time. The breaking capacity of BS1362 plugtop fuses is 6kA.
What does BS 1362 mean for fuses?
BS 1362 specifies breaking-time/current characteristics only for fuses with a current rating of 3 A (marked in red) or 13 A (marked in brown). Examples for the required breaking-time ranges are
What is the fs13acya-b4 from panel essentials?
The FS13ACYA-B4 from Panel Essentials is a polybag of 4 13A fuses, these fuses conform to BS1362. You previously purchased this product. View in Order History