What is the breaking capacity of a BS88 fuse?

80kA
The standardised values of Breaking Capacity are 80kA for voltages of 415V a.c. and above, and 40kA for d.c. applications.

What type of fuse is BS88?

The fuse complies with standard EN 60269-2 section II and standard BS 88 part 2. This fuse range insures an excellent current limi- tation for all overloads on a large range of appli- cations. Their size cannot allow exchange by other fuses of higher rating in their range.

What is a BS88 fuse used for?

A BS88 fuse contains a sacrificial link that breaks during an overload or short circuit scenario to protect the rest of the electrical system. BS88 fuses are used in low voltage industrial and general-purpose applications and meet the requirements of BS88 and IEC60269.

What is a BS 88 2 fuse?

Standard. Specification for cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. – Supplementary requirements for fuses of standardized dimensions and performance for industrial purposes. BS 88-2:1975.

What kind of Fuse is BS 88 Part 2?

As far as I understood it BS 88 Parts 2 or 6 is 80KA breaking capacity. BS 1361 type 2 is most common for domestic @ 33 KA. BS1361 type less common is 16.5 KA. I have come across all three in domestic installations. BS88 fuses can be and are used as main fuses in dom inst.

What’s the breaking capacity of a bs88 HRC fuse?

This is my 1st post on the IET forum. I have some questions regarding BS88 HRC fuses. According to the British Standard BS 88-1:2007; a “gG” class fuse at rated voltage of 550V ac (or 415V ac) has a breaking capacity of 80kA.

What kind of fuse holder is Mersen bs88?

4Mersen •Mersen • BS88 LV Fuse Links & Fuse Holders RANGE MAPPING BS TYPE DESIGNATION AC / DC CATEGORY CURRENT RATINGS PAGE NO.

Can a bs88 fuse be used in Dom Inst?

BS88 fuses can be and are used as main fuses in dom inst. So is it 16.5 KA as its 240v ??? which brings me to a question. how can one tell whether the fuse is BS1361 or BS1361/2 when nothing can be read on the fuse itself?

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