Electrical overcurrents can not only damage systems, but also cause costly downtime. Fuses are said to be a great way to protect a battery energy storage system (BESS) simply and cost-effectively. In ...

Why are people scared of fuses? A properly installed fuse is just as safe as a circuit breaker, but there are many reasons why fuse panels can have problems. Why are people scared of fuses? Many ...

Suppose you have a 60A breaker supplying a branch circuit. What size conductors do you need for that circuit? One table in the NEC says No. 8; another says No. 4. Which one is right? What does the ...

The fuse breaks the circuit if a fault in an appliance causes too much current to flow. This protects the wiring and the appliance if something goes wrong. The fuse contains a piece of wire that melts ...

Schurter’s Universal Modular fuse, UMT-H, offers a 1500A breaking capacity at rated voltages of 277 VAC / 250 VDC. Schurter’s Universal Modular fuse, UMT-H, offers a 1500A breaking capacity at rated ...