Fuses (306 items found)

An electrical appliance without a properly functioning fuse is a potential hazard. Any fault, overload or incorrect use can risk electric shocks, fires or damage to the appliance itself. Make sure you’re using quality plug fuses, capacitor options, and more with the selection at Ace.

What is an Electrical Fuse?

Electrical fuses are designed to cut the power whenever the current gets too high for any reason. They are an important backup to the circuit breakers in your home's load center. Common household appliances will use electrical fuses to help protect against surges, and there are many different types of fuses available.

And to help you select the right type of electrical fuse, some models come with a tamper-proof design. These fuses can only fit into a socket with the correct amp rating, making it impossible to use the wrong fuse.

Glass, Cartridge and Plug Fuse Options

For most light commercial or consumer appliances, glass-cased fuses are used and fit directly into the appliance's plug. However, for more powerful devices such as HVAC systems or for higher-rated commercial systems, cartridge fuses fitted to the device itself are tougher and can cope with higher amp and voltage loads.

For older or non-high voltage circuits, a plug fuse is a common option. Highly convenient, plug fuses simply screw in to the circuit.

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