3403.0158.11

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Fuses

A fuse is an electrical device that is used to protect a circuit or device from damage due to overloads and short circuits. Typically, the fuse will “blow”, or open the circuit, preventing current from continuing to flow, thus protecting the circuit from dangerous amounts of electricity.

The type of fuse known as the 3403.0158.11 is designed specifically for branch circuits and lighting applications. This type of fuse is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Class RK5 or RK1, slow-blow fuse. It is rated at 100 amps with time-delay characteristics of 11 seconds.

Application Field

The 3403.0158.11 fuse is designed for use in residential applications, especially in branch circuits and lighting applications. It is a time-delay fuse, meaning that it will allow a higher surge of power before blowing, thus protecting the circuit from minor power surges. This type of fuse is also used in low voltage applications, such as AC and DC circuits.

The 3403.0158.11 fuse is also used as an Overcurrent Protective Device (OCPD). This type of fuse is often used in motor control circuits, for pool and spa equipment, and electromechanical controls. It can be used to protect circuits in manufacturing equipment, data processing equipment, and UL recognized components or equipment. The fuse can also be used in medical equipment and devices.

Working Principle

The 3403.0158.11 fuse works on the principle of a metal wire or element that heats up when current flows through it. As the current increases, the metal element becomes increasingly hotter, causing it to eventually “blow”.

When the current reaches the rated amount of current for the fuse, the element becomes hot enough to melt. This causes an interruption in the circuit, breaking the connection, preventing too much current from flowing. This “blows” the fuse, thus protecting the circuit from damage.

The 3403.0158.11 fuse is a time-delay fuse, meaning that it will allow an initial surge of a higher current than the rated current to pass before blowing. This helps to protect the circuit from initial start-up current surges.

The 3403.0158.11 fuse is designed to not only be a protective device, but also to be an indication of the circuit current. When the fuse is blown, it indicates that there is a problem with the circuit, thus warning the user of any irregularities.

Conclusion

The 3403.0158.11 fuse is designed for use in branch circuits and lighting applications, for AC and DC circuits, motor control circuits, pool and spa equipment, electromechanical controls, manufacturing equipment, data processing equipment, UL recognized components or equipment, and medical devices. It works on the principle of a metal wire or element that heats up when current flows through it, and when the current reaches the rated amount of current for the fuse, the element becomes hot enough to melt, thus “blowing” the fuse.

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