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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Better World
  • RS Stock No. 211-2311
  • Mfr. Part No. LA9ZA32621
Each (In a Pack of 4)
$158.305(exc. GST)
Better World
  • RS Stock No. 219-8276
  • Mfr. Part No. A9L40281
Each
$256.35(exc. GST)
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  • Mfr. Part No. C220710
Each
$51.65(exc. GST)
  • RS Stock No. 911-3394
Each (In a Pack of 10)
$0.574(exc. GST)
  • RS Stock No. 271-3208
  • Mfr. Part No. 8WA1822-7EF18
Each (In a Pack of 10)
$6.217(exc. GST)
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  • Mfr. Part No. 7010.7070.13
Each (In a Bag of 100)
$2.654(exc. GST)
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  • Mfr. Part No. V320155
Each
$144.45(exc. GST)
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  • Mfr. Part No. TPN12
Each
$1,422.38(exc. GST)
  • RS Stock No. 266-3088
  • Mfr. Part No. 0 124 04
1 Box of 10
$65.20(exc. GST)
  • RS Stock No. 260-9432
  • Mfr. Part No. C10F3TM040
Each
$950.95(exc. GST)
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  • Mfr. Part No. W201292
1 Box of 10
$32.47(exc. GST)
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  • Mfr. Part No. HC82AY-1
Each (In a Bag of 5000)
$1.308(exc. GST)
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  • Mfr. Part No. 80LET
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$58.42(exc. GST)
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  • Mfr. Part No. 0034.6623
Each (In a Pack of 10)
$0.769(exc. GST)
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  • Mfr. Part No. 0234006.MXP
Each (In a Pack of 25)
$1.292(exc. GST)
  • RS Stock No. 563-784
Each
$9.32(exc. GST)
  • RS Stock No. 131-301
  • Mfr. Part No. 3000760
Each (In a Pack of 6)
$127.258(exc. GST)
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Each (In a Pack of 50)
$0.518(exc. GST)
  • RS Stock No. 277-6174
  • Mfr. Part No. 568610
Each (In a Pack of 10)
$13.569(exc. GST)
  • RS Stock No. 266-3069
  • Mfr. Part No. 0 102 63
1 Box of 10
$41.38(exc. GST)
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