Eaton Fuses
Eaton's fuses are available in many different types, all designed to serve unique purposes. Low-voltage fuses, for example, provide protection for common household appliances and small electronic equipment. On the other hand, high-voltage fuses are built to handle harsh industrial environments with large electrical loads and more severe conditions. Finally, Eaton offers a range of specialized fuses that are ideal for automotive and solar energy applications, which are two areas experiencing huge growth.
Choosing the correct fuse from the range offered by Eaton depends on a number of factors. These include the type of electrical application and the electrical load connected to it and the specific safety requirements of the installation or system. Eaton's wide selection of fuses ensures that the customer can make an ideal choice for all scenarios, guaranteeing the kind of performance and protection that is demanded in both extreme and everyday conditions.
More Information about Eaton Fuses
Eaton's Bussmann series is a full line of circuit protection products that are famous for their reliable performance in many different applications. They offer quite a variety of fuses, holders, and circuit breakers to cover just about any overcurrent or short-circuiting issue that could arise in an electrical system. Additionally, the Eaton Bussmann series offers cutting-edge fuse technology. The Low-Peak fuses in the series are practically unmatched when it comes to providing safety and reliability.
Breakers vs Fuses
Fuses
Fuses are safety devices that are intended to provide protection to both equipment and people in the event of a power surge or an overcurrent situation. A fuse can provide this protection by using a small piece of wire that is sacrificial, and is intended to burn up when too much current is passed through it. When this happens, the fuse eliminates the flow of electricity in that circuit until it is replaced. The size and type of wire that is used in the fuse will dictate how much current can pass through that individual fuse. So the main thing to remember is, when a fuse blows, it must be replaced and cannot be reused.
Circuit Breakers
Circuit breakers are intended to be reused after they are “tripped” during a power surge or an overcurrent situation. Much like fuses, circuit breakers are designed to trip at a certain current level. This is intended to protect both equipment and anyone in the area of that particular circuit. Circuit breakers can be found in just about any variation from single phase, low current applications to three phase, and high current applications.
As a general rule: fuses are more simplistic and reliable. They cost less initially and are better suited for individual circuit protection. However, they can create more cost over time with each use and may create hazards due to the exposed connection points. Whereas circuit breakers offer better branch circuit protection and do not need to be replaced after each use. They are more expensive initially and, because of their complexity, are more prone to failure over time.