breaking capacity of BS 1361

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by bs7671, Oct 2, 2005.

  1. bs7671

    bs7671 New Member

    Anyone know the breaking capacity of a 60A BS 1361 fuse?
     
    bs7671, Oct 2, 2005
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  2. Lokkars Daisy

    Lokkars Daisy New Member

    16.5kA
     
    Lokkars Daisy, Oct 2, 2005
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  3. bs7671

    bs7671 New Member

    Thanks a lot mate
     
    bs7671, Oct 2, 2005
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  4. sparky Si-Fi

    sparky Si-Fi Screwfix Select

    Type 1 16.5 KA

    Type 2 33.0 KA
     
    sparky Si-Fi, Oct 2, 2005
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  5. Lokkars Daisy

    Lokkars Daisy New Member

    Arghh ! sorry bs7671 It,s too early for this stuff ,as sifi says type 2 =33kA Get the tipex out ?
     
    Lokkars Daisy, Oct 2, 2005
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  6. bs7671

    bs7671 New Member

    LOL, thats alright, its on the computer anyway, just gonna have to hit delete a few times
     
    bs7671, Oct 2, 2005
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  7. Lokkars Daisy

    Lokkars Daisy New Member

    Did you check what type it was anyway :)
     
    Lokkars Daisy, Oct 2, 2005
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  8. bs7671

    bs7671 New Member

    They didnt have it on them, they just said BS 1361 : 1971 ME on them. I will just put 16.5, the breaking capacity doesnt reach anywahere near that anyway so its not to important, just anouther box to fill in.
     
    bs7671, Oct 2, 2005
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  9. dingbat

    dingbat New Member

    For future reference:

    On Site Guide, Table 7.2A, page 50
     
    dingbat, Oct 2, 2005
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