Eaton 10A Ceramic Cartridge Fuse, 10 x 38mm

The Eaton range of cartridge fuses is available for domestic electrical applications, from circuit breakers to plugs and sockets. These ceramic fuses are also available with an optional visual indicator.

What material are these made from?

All series of cylindrical fuse links have ceramic bodies and silverplated copper end caps.

Why choose ceramic cartridge fuse?

Ceramic and glass cartridge fuses have similar properties. The capacity of a ceramic cartridge fuse is higher than other fuses, which means that ceramic fuses can be used in circuits that have a higher current rating. They are perfect for protecting against overheating.

What size is it?

Sizes 8 x 32 mm, 10 x 38 mm, 14x51 mm & 22x58 mm in both Class gL-gG and aM are also available with a built-in striker for micro-switch operation and remote indication. Class gL-gG and aM fuse links are intended for industrial applications. All industrial fuse links are available with an operated visible fuse indicator.

What voltage is it?

This range of cylindrical cartridge fuses is available in a wide selection of physical sizes and current ratings for applications where the system voltage rating is 400, 500 and 690 Volts AC.


What is Breaking Capacity?

Breaking capacity is the level of current that the fuse can safely handle without exploding or breaking. The breaking capacity of your fuse should be greater than the fault current of your electronic circuit.

What are cartridge fuses used for?

• For the protection of components and equipment from costly damage used by over-current
• To isolate sub-systems from the main system once a fault has appeared

What is an overcurrent?

It is a setting where a circuit experiences a current that is higher than the normal operating current.

This ceramic cartridge fuse from Eaton provides a compact protection solution for your domestic electrical applications. Ceramic body material gives this component a high-temperature threshold, which is useful in systems prone to overheating. It has conductive copper contacts to ensure it makes reliable connections. These are also silver plated for corrosion resistance, so they won't be affected by oxidisation or rust. This component has a high breaking capacity of 120kA (kiloamperes), so it operates safely within a wide current spectrum without arcing. You can use it for plugs and wall sockets, as well as circuit breakers.

• Standard dimensions of 10 (diameter) x 38mm (length) for space efficiency in small enclosures
• Easy tool-free installation to save time and effort
• Voltage rating of 500V AC (alternating current), so practical for low-voltage applications

If your fuse keeps blowing, it could be a sign your circuit is overloaded. Don't replace the fuse until you work out the cause of the overload or relocate the appliance.

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