BS 88-3.1(1995) : 1995

Name: BS 88-3.1(1995) : 1995
Brand: BSI

Superseded

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LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES - PART 3: SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR FUSES FOR USE BY UNSKILLED PERSONS (FUSES MAINLY FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS)

Superseded date

29-06-2007

Published date

23-11-2012

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
1 General
  1.1 Scope
  1.2 Object
4 Classification
5 Characteristics of fuses
  5.2 Rated voltage
  5.3 Rated current
  5.5 Rated power dissipation of a fuse-link and rated
       acceptable power dissipation of a fuse-holder
  5.6 Limits of time-current characteristics
  5.7 Breaking range and breaking capacity
6 Markings
  6.4 Markings of gauge-pieces
7 Standard conditions for construction
  7.1 Mechanical design
  7.3 Temperature rise, power dissipation of the fuse-link
       and power acceptance of the fuse-holder
  7.9 Protection against electric shock
8 Tests
  8.3 Verification of temperature rise and power dissipation
  8.5 Verification of the breaking capacity
  8.11 Mechanical and miscellaneous tests
Appendix A Recommendations for future designs of fuses
Figures
Tables

Gives requirements that apply to 'gG' fuses for use by unskilled persons for domestic and similar applications with rated currents not over 100 A and rated voltages not over 500 V a.c.

Committee	PEL/32
DevelopmentNote	Also numbered as BS EN 60269-3. (03/2004)
DocumentType	Standard
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS EN 60269-1 : 2007

BS 3036:1958

Specification. Semi-enclosed electric fuses (ratings up to 100 amperes and 240 volts to earth)

BS EN 60269-1 : 2007	LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
BS EN 60269-2:1995	Low-voltage fuses Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by authorized persons (fuses mainly for industrial application)