What are glass fuses used for?
Glass and ceramic tube fuses are often used to protect appliances and consumer electronics. As electronic equipment becomes smaller, the circuits and components become more delicate and easily damaged. Fuses are the preferred method of protection due to their accuracy, small size and reliability.
What does 2AG mean on a fuse?
The 2AG or 5 x 15mm, cartridge, fuse is a glass miniature fuse, having a diameter of 5mm and a length of 15mm. The 2AG fuse is designed to offer similar electrical characteristics as a 3AG, cartridge fuse in 1/3 of the PC Board space.
How do you read a fuse label?
Note: Many small cartridge fuses will have additional markings stamped on the end caps….Fuse Markings.
| Fuse Marking | Example | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Interrupting Rating: | 80 kA | Explanation of Interrupting Rating |
| Voltage: | 550 Vac | Search for fuses by voltage |
Can I replace glass fuse with ceramic?
You can replace a glass fuse with ceramic, but not recommended to replace a ceramic with glass. Be sure they are the same voltage and amp rating, slo-blow, etc.
What are glass fuses called?
slow-blow
Time-Delay Glass Fuses Also called slow-blow glass fuses, they open to disconnect an electrical circuit when exposed to sustained loads and short circuits.
What is 2AK category in CET?
here is the list of category abbreviations: GM : General Merit. GMK General Merit Kannada. 2AK 2A Kannada.
What does GMA stand for in fuses?
Edison general-purpose electronic glass fuses are miniature devices typically used to protect electronic circuits and components. These series of industrial low-voltage fuses, in 1/4 x 1-1/4 inch or 5×20 mm dimensions, offer a selection of features such as fast action and time delay, many in ratings up to 30A.
How do I know what type of fuse I have?
Small fuses generally identify the element speed using markings such as F, M, T etc, whilst larger fuses identify the element speed using markings such as gL, gG, aM etc. Some fuses use terms such as slow acting, fast acting, motor rated etc.
Which is better ceramic or glass?
Ceramic is lighter than glass, but usually because it is porous. It’s also very good with extreme changes in temperature (glass will break if the temperature on one of its surfaces changes much faster than the other).
What is the difference between a ceramic fuse and a glass fuse?
Glass fuses have a low thermal stability and shatter in high-heat conditions. Ceramic fuses, on the other hand, can withstand high temperatures and are more thermally stable. Ceramic fuses, unlike glass fuses, are also often filled with a filler like sand to prevent the formation of a conductive film.