Fuses

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electrical component
gptkbp:alternativeTo Circuit breakers
gptkbp:canBe Miniature
Fast-blow
High-voltage
Low-voltage
Plug-type
Screw-type
Slow-blow
Subminiature
Surface-mount
Time-delay
gptkbp:consistsOf Enclosure
Fuse element
gptkbp:failureMode Open circuit
gptkbp:features Prevents fire
Protects equipment
gptkbp:foundIn Electrical circuits
gptkbp:hasType Blade fuse
Cartridge fuse
Ceramic fuse
Glass tube fuse
Resettable fuse
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fuses
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Thomas_Edison
19th century
gptkbp:maintenance Periodic inspection
gptkbp:operateBy Melting of fuse element
gptkbp:rating gptkb:Voltage
Current
Breaking capacity
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:National_Electrical_Code_(NEC)
gptkb:Underwriters_Laboratories_(UL)
gptkb:International_Electrotechnical_Commission_(IEC)
gptkbp:replacedBy Circuit breakers
gptkbp:requires Correct rating for application
Replacement after operation
gptkbp:reusable Single-use (except resettable fuses)
gptkbp:riskFactor Incorrect replacement can cause damage
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:UL
gptkb:IEC
gptkbp:symbolInSchematics A rectangle with a line through it
gptkbp:usedFor Overcurrent protection
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:consumer_electronics
industrial equipment
Automobiles
Power distribution
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Carolee_Schneemann
gptkb:Circuit_Breaker
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5