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hi everyone

im currently looking at updating a board in a factory with bs88 fuses in it can anyone reccommend a board and overcurrent protective devices that would be a more suitable replacement?

the out going circuits are ok and up to date

thanks
 
What's wrong with bs88 fuses. They are of a high rupturing capacity which may be needed due to the particular loads demanded by a factory.
 
From his previous posts it looks like he's out of his time, so should know this really.

Why aren't BS88's suitable?

As per usual not enough information given.
 
At a quick suggestion I would suggest an mccb panel board, either Schneider or Eaton. An Mccb allows you to ascertain which device has operated and can also be adjustable for different ratings.
 
At a quick suggestion I would suggest an mccb panel board, either Schneider or Eaton. An Mccb allows you to ascertain which device has operated and can also be adjustable for different ratings.

Does a bs 88 not? just because you can't see it's tripped...it's only removing fuse holders...if labelled correctly.
 
What if the BS88's have been specked over the use of MCCB's. MCCB's are not through fault rated devices.

A value of short time current rating is available but will be considerably lower than the breaking capacity of the device.
 
What if the BS88's have been specked over the use of MCCB's. MCCB's are not through fault rated devices.

A value of short time current rating is available but will be considerably lower than the breaking capacity of the device.

And ........
 
As Rob says without more information it is hard to give a recommendation.

In a particularly heavy environment such as the factory does a lot of welding, or there are a lot of compressors or motors then I would prefer the capacity a BS 88 gives you.

If it is half a dozen sewing machines and a small office loading bay then yes perhaps a MCCB would be better.
 

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