Fuses and Accessories Fuses & Fuse Kits Fuse Holders LED Fuse Accessories Tapa-Circuit® Dual Fuse Holder Fuse Taps for Occupied Slots in Fuse Blocks Fuse Blocks & Panels About Us Contact Us Request Pricing Information 1-800-959-0879 Subscribe to our Email List View Requested Items Battery Doctor® Battery Accessories Funnel King® Fluid Accessories WirthCo Industrial Series Videos Catalog Home > Battery Doctor® Battery Accessories > Fuses and Accessories Fuses, Fuse Holders & Fuse Accessories Contact Us Get Pricing Information Click to enlarge WirthCo offers a full line of Battery Doctor® fuses and fuse accessories. From fuse holders to fuse taps to LED fuse components, we have the economical, high performance solutions you need. Request a price quote or contact us for fuses and much more. Contact WirthCo for the Fuses & Fuse Accessories You Need The Battery Doctor® line of fuses and fuse accessories includes the high quality products you need for complete electrical circuit protection. Request a quote or contact us today. Fuses & Fuse Kits Fuse Holders LED Fuse Accessories Tapa-Circuit® Dual Fuse Holder Fuse Taps for Occupied Slots in Fuse Blocks Fuse Blocks & Panels How Does A Fuse Work? An electrical fuse is a safety device that provides overcurrent protection for an electrical circuit. They can be found in nearly any piece of equipment that has an electrical system. The critical component in a fuse is a metal wire or metal strip, which melts when the current flowing through it exceeds the level the fuse is designed to withstand. This interrupts the current and protects the circuit and accessory from damage. Therefore, fuses are built-in “weak links” in electrical circuits. Electrical fuses are sacrificial components—once the metal wire or strip in destroyed (when the fuse has “blown”), the fuse itself must be replaced. Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers Fuses and circuit breakers both serve the same function—to interrupt the current in an electrical circuit to protect against overcurrent damage. However, while fuses are sacrificial components, circuit breakers can be reset and reused indefinitely, with the proper selection of amperage and application. Most circuit breakers feature an electromagnet (solenoid) which allows electrical current to pass from one terminal to the other; when the current exceeds the rated level, the magnetic force of the solenoid throws a switch within the mechanism and interrupts the flow of current. After a circuit breaker “blows,” the switch can be reset to its original position, reconnecting the circuit. Contact Us Request Pricing Information Fuses provide multiple advantages over, including their low cost and ready availability—they can commonly be found at hardware stores, gas stations, and many other places. Fuses are also quick to react to overload, providing more effective protection for sensitive electronic systems. Fuses tend to blow more easily than circuit breakers, however, and the right fuse is not always on hand for replacement. Advantages of circuit breakers include how easy they are to reset, and how easy it is to tell which circuit breaker has blown (just look for the switch facing the wrong way). However, circuit breakers are not as fast to react as fuses, which can lead to circuit damage in case of a power surge. And, they are considerably more expensive and harder to install than fuses. Circuit breakers can also sometimes be accidentally flipped by vibration or other movement. Get the Battery Doctor® Fuses & Accessories You Need Today WirthCo’s line of Battery Doctor® fuses products includes fuses, fuse kits, fuse holders (including Tapa-Circuit® dual fuse holders), LED fuse accessories, fuse taps, fuse blocks, and fuse panels. We have the electrical circuit protection solutions you need. Request a quote or contact us to learn more. Battery Doctor® Battery Accessories Battery Disconnect Switches Battery Isolators Battery Monitor Battery Tester Fuses and Accessories Smart Chargers and Maintainers Circuit Breakers Battery Terminal Bolts and Taps Ignition Panels and Switches Solar Solutions Wire and Accessories USB Ports and Gauges Wire Terminals Trailer Wiring Accessories Bumper Plugs Battery Accessories and Tools Merchandising Displays Heat Shrink Tubing and Split Loom Cable Ties and Accessories © 2021 Wirthco - 6301 Cecilia Circle, Suite B, Bloomington, Minnesota 55439 Phone: 952-941-9073 - Toll Free: 1-800-959-0879 - Fax: 952-941-0659 Privacy Policy Site Map Site Credits: Ecreativeworks loading