Eaton 4A 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.

Safeguard your domestic appliances from the dangers of overcurrent and short circuits with this Eaton cartridge fuse. Its standard compact dimensions of 10mm (diameter) and 38mm (length) make it handy in setups where space is limited. A breaking capacity of 120kA (kiloamperes) means this general-purpose fuse has a high threshold for a wide range of applications. It's commonly found in appliances such as circuit breakers and electric irons.

• Voltage rating of 500V AC (alternating current) and current rating of 4A for suitability in low-voltage applications
• Copper contact end caps for conductivity and a reliable connection
• Easy clip-on installation saves time and doesn't need tools

You can use Ohm's law to calculate this fuse's rating. Simply divide the power of the connected component (measured in watts) by the voltage of the power supply (measured in volts).

You can test this fuse using a multimeter. Simply put the meter in continuity mode and place its probes on both ends of the fuse. A low resistance reading shows there's continuous current flow and the fuse is functional. If there's a high resistance reading, your fuse has blown.

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