BS 88-3:2007
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Low-voltage fuses Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by unskilled persons (fuses mainly for household or similar applications). Examples of standardized systems of fuses A to F
Hardcopy , PDF
30-11-2010
BS HD 60269-3:2010+A2:2022
BS HD 60269-3 : 2010
BS HD 60269-3:2010+A1:2013
BS 88-3(2010) : 2010 COR 2014
English
29-06-2007
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Fuse system C - Cylindrical fuses (BS cylindrical fuse system)
1 General
1.1 Scope
2 Terms and definitions
3 Conditions for operation in service
4 Classification
5 Characteristics of fuses
5.3 Rated current
5.3.1 Rated current of the fuse-link
5.3.2 Rated current of the fuse-holder
5.5 Rated power dissipation of a fuse-link and rated
acceptable power dissipation of a fuse-holder
5.6 Limits of time-current characteristics
5.6.1 Time-current characteristics, time-current curves
and overload curves
5.6.2 Conventional times and currents
5.7 Breaking range and breaking capacity
5.7.2 Rated breaking capacity
6 Markings
7 Standard conditions for construction
7.1 Mechanical design
7.1.2 Connections including terminals
7.1.6 Construction of a fuse-carrier
7.1.7 Construction of a fuse-link
7.1.8 Non-interchangeability
7.1.9 Construction of a fuse-base
7.3 Temperature rise, power dissipation of the fuse-link and
acceptable power dissipation of the fuse-holder
7.9 Protection against electric shock
8 Tests
8.1 General
8.1.4 Arrangement of the fuse
8.3 Verification of temperature rise and power dissipation
8.3.1 Arrangement of the fuse
8.3.3 Measurement of the power dissipation of the
fuse-link
8.4 Verification of operation
8.4.1 Arrangement of fuse
8.5 Verification of breaking capacity
8.5.1 Arrangement of the fuse
8.5.5 Test method
8.5.8 Acceptability of test results
8.10 Verification of non-deterioration of contacts
8.10.1 Arrangement of the fuse
8.10.2 Test method
8.10.3 Acceptability of test results
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
publications with their corresponding
European publications
Bibliography
Applies to 'gG' fuses for use by unskilled persons in domestic or similar applications having cylindrical fuse-links: - Type I: rated currents up to and equal 45 A a.c. and a rated voltage of 240 V a.c. - Type II: rated currents up to and equal 100 A a.c. and a rated voltage of 415 V a.c.
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PEL/32
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 1361(1971) & BS 88-3.1(1995) Together with BS 88-1(2007) & BS EN 60269-1, it supersedes BS EN 60269-3.(06/2007) Supersedes 05/30135654 DC. (07/2007)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
160
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| IEC 60898:1995 | Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations |
| IEC 60269-1:2006+AMD1:2009+AMD2:2014 CSV | Low-voltage fuses - Part 1: General requirements |
| IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV | Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) |
| ISO 965-1:2013 | ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Tolerances — Part 1: Principles and basic data |
| ISO 228-2:1987 | Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads Part 2: Verification by means of limit gauges |
| EN 60898:1991/A19:2000 | CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS |
| EN 60068-2-32:1993 | Basic environmental testing procedures - Part 2: Tests - Test Ed: Free fall |
| ISO 228-1:2000 | Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation |
| EN 60269-1:2007/A2:2014 | LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60269-1:2006/A2:2014) |
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