BS 646(1958) : 1958
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SPECIFICATION FOR CARTRIDGE FUSE-LINKS (RATED UP TO 5 AMPERES) FOR A.C. AND D.C. SERVICE
Hardcopy , PDF
English
01-01-1958
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Foreword
Section 1. General
1 Scope
2 Definitions
Section 2. Requirements
3 Voltage-ratings
4 Current-ratings
5 Fusing-factor
6 Breaking-capacity rating
7 Performance
Section 3. Construction
8 Dimensions
9 End-caps
Section 4. Tests
10 Type tests
11 Preparation and tests for minimum
fusing-current and watts loss
12 Preparation of fuse-links for tests for duty
13 Tests for duty
14 Number of tests for duty
15 Criteria of failure in tests for duty
Section 5. Marking
16 Marking
17 Colour Code
Appendix A - Single-phase testing
Appendix B - Tests for duty
Appendix C - Definitions of terms used in
fuse-testing
Pertains to cartridge fuse-links of current-ratings up to 5 amperes (hitherto known as Type A fuse-links) intended for use in plugs, and socket-outlet adaptors for two-wire circuits of which the declared voltage does not exceed 250 volts a.c. at 50 cycles per second, or 250 volts d.c.
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ELE/4/3
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| DevelopmentNote |
1958 Edition Re-Issued in February 2013 & incorporates AMD 2 2013. Supersedes 12/30268414 DC. (03/2013)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
14
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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