IEC 60269-3:2006

Gives a comprehensive description of the mechanical and electrical characteristics of fuses for household and similar applications and of the relevant tests. Describes six types of standardized fuses: D types fuses; cylindrical fuses (types A, B, C); pin-type fuses; cylindrical fuse links (primarily used in plugs). This new publication is of equal interest to the manufacturer and to the user of fuses namely for household and similar applications.

Applies to 'gG' fuses used by unskilled persons for domestic and similar applications with rated currents not exceeding 100 A and rated voltages not exceeding 500 V a.c. Replaces IEC 60088 (1957).

IEC 60269-3:2010 provides supplementary requirements for fuses for use by unskilled persons according to the following fuse systems comply with all subclauses of IEC 60269-1 and with the requirements laid down in the relevant fuse systems. This part is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60269-1, Low-voltage fuses - Part 1: General requirements. This Part 3 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses or subclauses of Part 1. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60269-1:2009.