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IEC60269 cartridge fuses.

Sparkingchip
I have just completed a job and installed a new fused main switch upfront of the tails.


Three fuses were supplied 60, 80 and 100 amps all IEC60269 and I have installed the 80 amp fuse.


All done, however I am now looking on pages 356-358 of The Wiring Regulations BS7671 and surprise, surprise, I cannot find them listed. Issue or no issue?

IEC 60269 - Wikipedia


Andy B.


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    Sparkingchip:

    It looks like a BS1361 also known as a BS88 to me.


    All it is is a bog standard fused main switch like this https://mastertrade.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=Click+DB750+Switch+Fused+Main+100A


    It will be easier next year when everything has a UK approval mark on it ?


    Yep I have seen and handled  those switch fuses. My only concern really is the quality of the cartridge fuses. Are they really made to any required standard? They look "cheap" to me. I prefer to use genuine branded cartridge fuses such as Lawson etc.


    Z.


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    Sparkingchip:

    It looks like a BS1361 also known as a BS88 to me.


    All it is is a bog standard fused main switch like this https://mastertrade.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=Click+DB750+Switch+Fused+Main+100A


    It will be easier next year when everything has a UK approval mark on it ?


    Yep I have seen and handled  those switch fuses. My only concern really is the quality of the cartridge fuses. Are they really made to any required standard? They look "cheap" to me. I prefer to use genuine branded cartridge fuses such as Lawson etc.


    Z.


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