BS88 and BS 1361

[andy]

whats the diference between BS88 and BS 1361 fuses?

 

[Careful_Bodger]

See Figures 3.14 and 3.15 of The Electrician's Guide.

Or did you not mean performance?

 

[andy]

See Figures 3.14 and 3.15 of The Electrician's Guide.

Or did you not mean performance?

i kno they are both used in conumer units, but im not sure which is which

 

[kai]

In very simple terms....

BS88 fuses are often used in industrial and commercial systems and BS 1361 fuses are often used in household fuse boxes.

BS88 fuses have breaking capacity up to 80KA, while BS1361 fuses can safely break up to approximately 16KA short circuit currents.

 

[andy]

In very simple terms....

BS88 fuses are often used in industrial and commercial systems and BS 1361 fuses are often used in household fuse boxes.

BS88 fuses have breaking capacity up to 80KA, while BS1361 fuses can safely break up to approximately 16KA short circuit currents.

so BS 1361 are the types used in a CU, i.e the fat red type for 30A?

 

[dingbat]

Yes, generally speaking. The main fuse will usually be a 1361 these days as well.

 

[andy]

Yes, generally speaking. The main fuse will usually be a 1361 these days as well.

thanx

 

[breezer]

i.e the fat red type for 30A?

i know what you mean, just struck me as funny

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Wouldn't you just love to pass 30A through cpw sometimes?

 

[securespark]

Yes, the cut-out fuses are indeed 1361, mostly these days. I have one in front of me to BS1361, 1971.

It is the spec for cart fuses for ac circuits in domestic & similar premises.