Help with identifying type of fuse in a consumer unit

[Deansplit]

Does anyone know the correct name for the types of fuse used in consumer units? I need to buy a few 5a ones, but they're not the same as those which go into plugs, they're a bit shorter. The length is 22mm, the one I have is made by Lawson, BS 1361.

Looked up good ol eBay but most seem to be for plugs, which I have loads of!!



Thanls

 

[Taylortwocities]

Perfectly standard items. You can buy them in every electrical wolesaler and at B&Q etc.

Heres some http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/WYCFL5.html
and more http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/electric...nsumer_fuses/Wylex-5A-Cartridge-Fuses-9289985

or google

5amp HRC fuse

 

[AdrianUK]

You are correct, they are a (slightly) different size to the normal plug fuse (which is a BS1362).

The las ones that I bought came from B&Q ... most of the bigger DIY dsheds have them, failing that any decent wholesaler or the like of CPC

Adrian

 

[kai]

The consumer unit fuses are around two pounds each in my local hardware store or B&Q.
It may be more cost effective to invest in a plug in retrofit mini-trip breaker, if you have a Wylex consumer board - lamps blowing can operate lighting circuits fuses - especially where GU10 Halogens are involved.