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.

Circuit Breakers
Circuit Breakers
Earth & Lightning Protection
Earth & Lightning Protection
Fuse Holders & Accessories
Fuse Holders & Accessories
Fuses
Fuses
Fuses - PCB
Fuses - PCB

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Schneider Electric Acti 9 iC60H MCB, 1P, 1A Curve C, 100 → 133V AC, 72V DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 791-3275
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F54101
Each
R 554.65(exc. VAT)
RS PRO Residential RCCBs, 63A, 2 Pole, 30mA, Type A, 230V
  • RS stock no. 284-2371
Each
R 922.75(exc. VAT)
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Schneider Electric Acti 9 iC60N MCB, 1P, 10A Curve C, 240V AC, 72V DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 776-3446
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F77110
Each
R 272.22(exc. VAT)
TE Connectivity Thermal Circuit Breaker - W57 Single Pole 250V ac Voltage Rating, 5A Current Rating
  • RS stock no. 782-7938
  • Mfr. Part No. W57-XB7A4A10-5
Each
R 65.38(exc. VAT)
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Schneider Electric Acti 9 iC60L MCB, 2P, 25A Curve C, 15 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 219-9278
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F94225
Each
R 3,092.01(exc. VAT)
TE Connectivity Thermal Circuit Breaker - W58 Single Pole 50 V dc, 250V ac Voltage Rating, 5A Current Rating
  • RS stock no. 782-0915
  • Mfr. Part No. W58-XB1A4A-5
Each
R 154.25(exc. VAT)
RS PRO Residential RCCBs, 40A, 2 Pole, 300mA, Type A, 230V
  • RS stock no. 284-2370
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R 1,488.60(exc. VAT)
ETA Thermal Circuit Breaker - 4130 Single Pole 240V Voltage Rating Panel Mount, 60A Current Rating
  • RS stock no. 405-9258
  • Mfr. Part No. 4130-G211-K4M1-60A
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R 915.90(exc. VAT)
Altech 2A T Ceramic Cartridge Fuse, 10 x 38mm
  • RS stock no. 899-3014
  • Mfr. Part No. 2C10X38GI
Each (In a Pack of 10)
R 77.089(exc. VAT)
ETA Thermal Circuit Breaker - 1180 Single Pole 250V Voltage Rating DIN Rail Mount, 1A Current Rating
  • RS stock no. 458-8677
  • Mfr. Part No. 1180-01-1A
Each
R 286.16(exc. VAT)
Schneider Electric Acti 9 iC60H MCB, 1P, 25A Curve C, 230V AC, 72V DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 776-8797
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F84125
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R 158.50(exc. VAT)
RS PRO 3A F Glass Cartridge Fuse, 6.3 x 32mm
  • RS stock no. 668-6048
Each (In a Pack of 10)
R 7.78(exc. VAT)
RS PRO MCB, 1P, 6A Curve C, 240 → 415V AC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 265-0204
Each
R 221.42(exc. VAT)
ETA ESX10 Electronic Circuit Breaker 6A 24V ESX10-T, 1 channels , DIN Rail Mount
  • RS stock no. 210-2140
  • Mfr. Part No. ESX10-TB-102-DC24V-6A-E
Each
R 2,097.78(exc. VAT)
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ABB, SACE Tmax XT MCCB Molded Case Circuit Breaker 3P 250A, Fixed Mount
  • RS stock no. 232-0281
  • Mfr. Part No. 1SDA068475R1 XT4S 250 Ekip LS/I 250A FF
Each
R 20,078.85(exc. VAT)
Schneider Electric, ComPacT MCCB 3P 800A, Breaking Capacity 30 kA, Fixed Mount
  • RS stock no. 432-856
  • Mfr. Part No. C080N32EFM
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R 75,182.09(exc. VAT)
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ABB System Pro M Compact S200 MCB, 1P, 63A Curve D, 253V AC, 72V DC, 6 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 527-9532
  • Mfr. Part No. 2CDS251001R0631 S201-D63
Each
R 479.33(exc. VAT)
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Schneider Electric Acti 9 iC60N MCB, 1P, 25A Curve C, 240V AC, 72V DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 776-3452
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F77125
Each
R 281.61(exc. VAT)
Schneider Electric Acti 9 iC60H MCB, 1P, 32A Curve C, 230V AC, 72V DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 776-8790
  • Mfr. Part No. A9F84132
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R 151.50(exc. VAT)
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Siemens SENTRON 5SY8 MCB, 1P, 10A Curve C, 400V AC, 72V DC, 5 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS stock no. 209-6717
  • Mfr. Part No. 5SY8110-7
Each
R 1,058.42(exc. VAT)
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