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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Siemens, SENTRON, 3VA1 Molded Case Circuit Breaker 3-Pole 40A, Breaking Capacity 25 kA
  • RS stock no. 209-6811
  • Mfr. Part No. 3VA1140-3ED32-0AA0
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 4 421,75(exc. VAT)
R 4 421,75/unit
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TE Connectivity W58 Thermal Circuit Breaker -, 30A Current Rating 1-Pole, Direct
  • RS stock no. 782-8016
  • Mfr. Part No. W54-XB1A4A10-30
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 115,21(exc. VAT)
R 115,21/unit
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Eaton 16A British Standard Fuse LCT 240V ac, 38 mm
  • RS stock no. 156-8771
  • Mfr. Part No. 16LCT
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 774,93(exc. VAT)
R 154,986/unit
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Wickmann 10 A Resettable Fuse, 16V dc
  • RS stock no. 174-0846
  • Mfr. Part No. RF3259-000
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 178,44(exc. VAT)
R 17,844/unit
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Schurter T12 T12 Thermal Circuit Breaker -, 2A Current Rating 1-Pole, Panel
  • RS stock no. 284-6072
  • Mfr. Part No. 4410.0126
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 694,24(exc. VAT)
R 694,24/unit
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Schneider Electric Acti9 iC60H Miniature Circuit Breaker, 1-Pole, 6A, Type B, 240V ac AC, 48 V dc DC, 10 kA Breaking
  • RS stock no. 791-3152
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F53106
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 720,24(exc. VAT)
R 720,24/unit
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Bourns Surface Mount Fuse 7A, 48V dc
  • RS stock no. 245-9232
  • Mfr. Part No. SF-1206F700M-2
Subtotal (1 tape of 10 units)
R 113,80(exc. VAT)
R 11,38/unit
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Eaton xEffect FAZ Miniature Circuit Breaker, 1-Pole, 6A, Type D, 240V ac AC, 48 V dc DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 922-7033
  • Mfr. Part No. 278578 FAZ-D6/1
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 645,42(exc. VAT)
R 645,42/unit
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Hager CDA Series RCD Switch, 40A, 2-Pole, 30 mA, Type A, 6 kA 230V ac
  • RS stock no. 251-2024
  • Mfr. Part No. CDA743F
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 2 753,47(exc. VAT)
R 2 753,47/unit
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Hager NFT Miniature Circuit Breaker, 3-Pole, 10A, 415V ac AC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 144-4730
  • Mfr. Part No. NFT310
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 2 764,26(exc. VAT)
R 2 764,26/unit
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RS PRO Earthing Kit
  • RS stock no. 528-983
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 507,08(exc. VAT)
R 507,08/unit
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RS Better World
Schneider Electric Acti9 Acti9 PV Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2-Pole, 30A, Type C, 500 V dc DC, 6 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 776-3216
  • Mfr. Part No. A9N61534
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 1 562,29(exc. VAT)
R 1 562,29/unit
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Eaton 16A Panel Mount Fuse Holder, 1P-Pole for 5 x 20 mm, 250V ac
  • RS stock no. 852-6923
  • Mfr. Part No. HTB-34M-R
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 32,89(exc. VAT)
R 32,89/unit
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Schurter 500mA F Glass Cartridge Fuse, 5 x 20 mm
  • RS stock no. 167-7673
  • Mfr. Part No. 34.1513
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 74,28(exc. VAT)
R 7,428/unit
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Schneider Electric Resi9 Resi9 Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2-Pole, 6A, Type C, 230V ac AC, 4500 A Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 223-7564
  • Mfr. Part No. R9F32206
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 380,47(exc. VAT)
R 380,47/unit
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Eaton 63A British Standard Fuse 76 mm x 20 mm x 20 mm 690V ac, 63.5 mm
  • RS stock no. 182-1706
  • Mfr. Part No. 63ET
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 470,29(exc. VAT)
R 470,29/unit
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Schneider Electric Acti9 iC60N Miniature Circuit Breaker, 4-Pole, 40A, Type C, 100V, 12 V, 130 V, 220 V, 240 V, 380 V,
  • RS stock no. 734-9188
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F77440
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 1 135,00(exc. VAT)
R 1 135,00/unit
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RS PRO 3.15A FF Ceramic Cartridge Fuse, 5 x 20 mm
  • RS stock no. 420-101
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 317,60(exc. VAT)
R 31,76/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Schneider Electric, ComPact, ComPact NS800N Molded Case Circuit Breaker 4-Pole 800A, Breaking Capacity 50 kA, Fixed
  • RS stock no. 247-1811
  • Mfr. Part No. 33469
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 46 763,31(exc. VAT)
R 46 763,31/unit
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ABB System Pro M Compact S200 Miniature Circuit Breaker, 3-Pole, 80A, Type C, 440V ac AC, 6 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 231-9680
  • Mfr. Part No. 2CDS253001R0804 S203-C80 6kA 80A
Subtotal (1 box of 1 unit)
R 3 729,26(exc. VAT)
R 3 729,26/box
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