I read in !emc-pstc that [email protected] wrote (in <OFB1A072F1.8 [email protected]>) about 'Fuses' on Mon, 26 Jan 2004:
>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? I can find no test or specification that would be influenced by >this. The overload test should respond much the same. If both fuses meet IEC 60127-3, or another fuse standard permitted by 61010, then yes, it is allowed. -- Regards, John Woodgate, OOO - Own Opinions Only. The good news is that nothing is compulsory. The bad news is that everything is prohibited. http://www.jmwa.demon.co.uk Also see http://www.isce.org.uk 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
