0154.375DRT

Fuses

0154.375DRT Application Field and Working Principle

Fuses have been applied to electrical circuits for decades, and their importance has only grown with the development of modern electronics. In fact, the 0154.375DRT Fuse is among the most popular and reliable varieties of circuit protection devices in use today. The following text will provide a brief overview of the 0154.375DRT’s application field and working principle.

In terms of application, the 0154.375DRT Fuse is most commonly used for providing overcurrent protection on National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA) 1 circuits where rated current is 125A or less. It is a particularly suitable option meaning household circuits, as well as small commercial applications. Measuring 4-1/2” long (1.13cm) and having a diameter of 0.384” or 0.981cm, the 0154.375DRT is an “edison base” UL listed fast-acting fuse.

As for working principle of the 0154.375DRT Fuse, it operates on the same concept as most other types of fuses: when excess current passes through the device, a fuse element or wire inside the device will melt and break the voltage connection. This termination of the flow of electricity helps to protect the rest of the circuit from overload or short circuits. In the 0154.375DRT Fuse, the fuse element is a fast-acting, 10-gauge element designed to interrupt current in less than 1sec at 600 Volts.

In conclusion, the 0154.375DRT Fuse is a popular and rapidly-acting variety of circuit protection devices. Measuring 4-1/2” long and having a diameter of 0.384”, the fuse is most often used for providing overcurrent protection on household and use circuits where rated current is 125A or less. The fuse element is a fast-acting, 10-gauge element designed to interrupt current in less than 1sec at 600 Volts.