Distributors cut out fuse

**Benbobaggins** · 20-12-2008

On a EIC it asks for Supply Protective Device Characteristics. Type and Rated Current. I know the rated current is 100amp but whats the type??

Sorry if this is a stupid question.

**Paul_Rawlinson** · 20-12-2008

its not always 100A, can be 80A or 125A for example.

Type varies, usually 1361 Type 2 on domestic properties, but could be BS88

**WarrenG** · 20-12-2008

Originally Posted by Benbobaggins

On a EIC it asks for Supply Protective Device Characteristics. Type and Rated Current. I know the rated current is 100amp but whats the type??

Sorry if this is a stupid question.

Or even 60A in some old installs! Take a closer look at the cut out to see if its maked up.

An example is attached of what to look for.

**Jason.S** · 20-12-2008

Normally BS88's have a flat faced carrier, whereas the BS1361's have the raised profile as shown in the pic, but not always!

**Benbobaggins** · 20-12-2008

Thanks for your help guys.

**maddfridge** · 20-12-2008

Originally Posted by Benbobaggins

On a EIC it asks for Supply Protective Device Characteristics. Type and Rated Current. I know the rated current is 100amp but whats the type??

Sorry if this is a stupid question.

hi there

you could always ring them up

lol

if you have half a day spare and a few hundred free minutes this month

thtas how long it took to get ananswer out of eon .

cheers

**Kevin** · 20-12-2008

Usually best to check the fuse inside the carrier, most carriers state the fuse is 100A, even if it's actually a 60A or 80A inside.

**bahco** · 21-12-2008

how are you surpose to check the fuse inside if the seal is still intact though mate

its funny there is never a seal on the ones i go to, strange that

**Lenny** · 21-12-2008

Hi there all.

I know the niceic like you to put down all the info you can find.

I.e - rating - 60, 80, 100 etc
type - usually 1361, but they also ask for the roman numeral part of it - 11a or the newer ones are 11b (see above picture)
short circuit capacity - 33kA.