Hi Lisa: > If I want to substitute a 1.6A, 250VAC,slow-blow, with the same opening > time, > same Interrupting Rating, VDE, UL, SEMKO approved fuse with another > with the same ratings and approvals EXCEPT that the nominal cold resistance > and > nominal melting temperatures are slightly different (one more specifically > designed for surge) > is this interchange allowed under 61010? The basic requirement is that the fuse must be certified, and that the fuse certification must be accepted by your certification house. The parameters you mentioned, cold resistance and melting temperatures, are usually not controlled by fuse certification. Indeed, you should be able to use ANY 1.6-amp, 250 V fuse in your application provided the fuse certification is accepted by your cert house. Slow-blow, cold resistance, melting temperature, and similar parameters can be selected so as to prevent nuisance fuse operation. The major parameters, 1.6 amps and 250 volts are what provide protection in the event of a fault. Best regards, Rich This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Ron Pickard: [email protected] Dave Heald: [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc
