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  • 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

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1958

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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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

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    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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    Committee ELE/4/3
    Development Note 1958 Edition Re-Issued in February 2013 & incorporates AMD 2 2013. Supersedes 12/30268414 DC. (03/2013)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 1363-3:1989 13 A plugs, socket-outlets and adaptors Specification for adaptors
    09/30202852 DC : 0 BS 5733 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES - SPECIFICATION
    BS 546:1950 Specification. Two-pole and earthing-pin plugs, socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors
    BS 7671(2008) : 2018 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
    BS 5733:1995 Specification for general requirements for electrical accessories
    BS 2950:1958 Specification. Cartridge fuse-links for telecommunication and light electrical apparatus
    BS 4573(1970) : 1970 SPECIFICATION FOR 2-PIN REVERSIBLE PLUGS AND SHAVER SOCKET-OUTLETS
    BS 1363-3(1995) : 1995 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR ADAPTORS
    15/30297236 DC : 0 BS 1363-3 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR ADAPTORS
    BS 9520:1983 Specification for electrical connectors of assessed quality for d.c. and low frequency application: generic data, methods of test and capability approval procedures
    BS 3903:1977 Methods of test for sulphuric acid, oleum and liquid sulphur trioxide
    BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    BS 5733(2010) : 2010 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES - SPECIFICATION
    BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 546:1950 Specification. Two-pole and earthing-pin plugs, socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors
    BS 714:1950 Specification. Cartridge fuse-links for use in railway-signalling circuits
    BS 1454(1969) : LATEST CONSUMERS' ELECTRICITY CONTROL UNITS. FUSE AND MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER TYPES PRINCIPALLY FOR USE IN DOMESTIC PREMISES
    BS 3036:1958 Specification. Semi-enclosed electric fuses (ratings up to 100 amperes and 240 volts to earth)
    BS 1363-1(1995) : 1995 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR REWIRABLE AND NON-REWIRABLE 13 A FUSED PLUGS
    BS 2950:1958 Specification. Cartridge fuse-links for telecommunication and light electrical apparatus
    BS 2510(1954) : LATEST COMPOSITE UNITS OF SWITCHES AND FUSES FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS AND DOMESTIC CIRCUITS
    BS 1362:1973 Specification for general purpose fuse links for domestic and similar purposes (primarily for use in plugs)
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