Fuses are rated based on the power consumption of the appliance they protect. Before replacing a blown fuse, it is essential to identify and resolve the cause of the failure, then ensure the new fuse has the exact same rating as the original. In the UK, plugs are typically fitted with either a 3A or 13A fuse.
Appliances with a power rating up to approximately 700 watts should use a 3-amp fuse (color-coded red).
For appliances rated between 700 watts and 3000 watts—the maximum capacity for a standard wall socket—a 13-amp fuse (colour-coded brown) is required. Common examples of appliances needing a 13A fuse include washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves, kettles, toasters, and irons.
SKU: STS13ASFB10
Fuses are rated based on the power consumption of the appliance they protect. Before replacing a blown fuse, it is essential to identify and resolve the cause of the failure, then ensure the new fuse has the exact same rating as the original. In the UK, plugs are typically fitted with either a 3A or 13A fuse.
Appliances with a power rating up to approximately 700 watts should use a 3-amp fuse (color-coded red).
For appliances rated between 700 watts and 3000 watts—the maximum capacity for a standard wall socket—a 13-amp fuse (colour-coded brown) is required. Common examples of appliances needing a 13A fuse include washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves, kettles, toasters, and irons.
SKU: STS13ASFB10
BS 1362 is the British Standard for fuses used in UK plug tops.
BS1362 fuses protect the cables connected to domestic equipment against overloads or small overcurrents.
3A are colour coded red, 13A colour coded brown, all other ratings are coloured black.
Available in a range of sizes from 1 Amp to 13 Amp.
Dimensions :
25.4mm (1 inch) long,
6.3mm (1/4 inch) diameter.
