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.

Circuit Breakers
Circuit Breakers
Earth & Lightning Protection
Earth & Lightning Protection
Fuse Holders & Accessories
Fuse Holders & Accessories
Fuses
Fuses

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Schneider Electric, ComPacT New Generation MCCB 3P 80A, Fixed Mount
  • RS Stock No. 260-7780
  • Mfr. Part No. C16H3TM080
Each
MYR5,499.46
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Siemens A Connecting Terminals for use with 125 A Busbar, 690 V AC, 1000 V DC
  • RS Stock No. 211-3826
  • Mfr. Part No. 5ST3760-3
Each (In a Pack of 10)
MYR48.59
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Better World
Siemens, SENTRON MCCB 4P 160A, Breaking Capacity 70 kA, Fixed Mount
  • RS Stock No. 271-9803
  • Mfr. Part No. 3VA1116-6GD42-0AA0
Each
MYR4,152.08
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Siemens SENTRON 5SL4 MCB, 3+N, 8A Curve C, 400V AC, 72V DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity
  • RS Stock No. 209-5995
  • Mfr. Part No. 5SL4608-7
Each
MYR825.82
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Siemens, SENTRON MCCB 4P 160A, Breaking Capacity 55 kA, Fixed Mount
  • RS Stock No. 209-4925
  • Mfr. Part No. 3VA1116-5ED42-0AA0
Each
MYR5,606.81
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Schneider Electric Acti 9 Acti9 iDT40T XA MCB, 3P, 32A Curve C, 400V AC
  • RS Stock No. 238-3424
  • Mfr. Part No. A9PA2332
Each
MYR725.76
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Siemens ALPHA Distribution Board
  • RS Stock No. 272-0287
  • Mfr. Part No. 8GK1061-4KK20
Each
MYR5,234.46
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Siemens SENTRON Busbar Protector for use with 3VA15/25 1000
  • RS Stock No. 210-9411
  • Mfr. Part No. 3VA9604-0QA00
Each
MYR766.99
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Siemens, SENTRON MCCB 4P 160A, Breaking Capacity 85 kA, Fixed Mount
  • RS Stock No. 270-4077
  • Mfr. Part No. 3VA2116-6JP42-0AA0
Each
MYR11,680.16
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ABB Emax2 Electronic Circuit Breaker 250A Ekip G Touch LSIG, 4 channels
  • RS Stock No. 259-3393
  • Mfr. Part No. 1SDA071327R1
Each
MYR54,621.61
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Eaton RCCB, 25A, 2 Pole, 300mA, Type A, 230V ac
  • RS Stock No. 227-0697
  • Mfr. Part No. 267443 PFGM-25/2/03-A
Each
MYR480.22
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ABB Emax2 Electronic Circuit Breaker 1kA 1SDA07, 4 channels
  • RS Stock No. 259-3580
  • Mfr. Part No. 1SDA071558R1
Each
MYR54,919.58
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Better World
Siemens, SENTRON MCCB Molded Case Circuit Breaker 4P 160A, Breaking Capacity 55 kA, DIN Rail Mount
  • RS Stock No. 271-9788
  • Mfr. Part No. 3VA1116-5FE46-0AA0
Each
MYR5,964.16
Temporarily out of stock
Siemens SENTRON Handle, Lockable for use with Draw Out Unit
  • RS Stock No. 210-9416
  • Mfr. Part No. 3VA9987-0KD81
Each
MYR863.47
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Better World
Siemens, SENTRON MCCB 4P 40A, Breaking Capacity 85 kA, Fixed Mount
  • RS Stock No. 270-4635
  • Mfr. Part No. 3VA2140-6JP46-0AA0
Each
MYR8,502.69
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ABB Emax2 Electronic Circuit Breaker 4kA 1SDA07, 3 channels
  • RS Stock No. 259-3339
  • Mfr. Part No. 1SDA071245R1
Each
MYR135,420.25
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Schneider Electric, ComPacT MCCB 4P 160A, Fixed Mount
  • RS Stock No. 260-7677
  • Mfr. Part No. C12B4TM160B
Each
MYR5,398.16
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ABB Emax2 Electronic Circuit Breaker 4kA 1SDA07, 4 channels
  • RS Stock No. 259-3818
  • Mfr. Part No. 1SDA071833R1
Each
MYR140,225.73
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Siemens 25A Cartridge Fuse
  • RS Stock No. 210-6950
  • Mfr. Part No. 3NC1425-5
Each (In a Pack of 10)
MYR153.847
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ABB Emax2 Electronic Circuit Breaker 6.3kA Ekip Touch LSIG, 3 channels
  • RS Stock No. 259-4457
  • Mfr. Part No. 1SDA072656R1
Each
MYR287,235.18
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