Don’t Blow a Fuse:Identifying the Correct Fuse

Identifying the correct fuse for an application can be a difficult task at the best of times.

Establishing some basic information about the fuse will make the process quick and easy.

If you can’t find the part number don’t worry! Our fuse finding info-graphic outlines what you need to ask. Identifying the fuse you need becomes simple, saving you valuable time and effort.

The following questions are the quickest route to finding what you need:

• Part number

• Amp rating

• Dimensions and manufacturer.

Fuse Terminology

Understanding Fuse Terminology is also a great help when searching for a fuse, the following will prove useful for future reference:

Miniature Fuses:

• FF = Ultra Rapid

• F, QA or QB = Fast Blow

• M or MD = Medium Blow

• T or SB = Slow Blow, Time Delay, Anti Surge

• TT = Ultra Slow Industrial Fuses:

• aR, gR, or uR = Ultra Rapid

• gL or gG = General Line

• aM = Motor Rated

• gf or gTF = Transformer / Cable Protection

• gB = Mining Fuses The technical team at Europa are available Monday to Friday from 8am - 5pm to handle your questions via online live chat, email or telephone.

Related Articles


Cookie Preferences

Our website uses cookies delivered by us and by third parties. Some cookies are necessary for the website’s operation, others enable us to understand the performance of our website, provide you with social media features, and deliver a better experience with relevant content and advertising. You may accept them all or set your preferences below. These preferences will reset every 30 days.

Select the options you would like to use


Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required to help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Statistic Cookies

Statistic cookies help us to understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously such at the number of visits. If you don’t accept them, we won’t be able to improve your experience based on data from your visit.

Marketing Cookies

Europa and third-party cookies are used to track visitors across websites and social media. They help us to deliver marketing campaigns by displaying ads that are tailored to you. If you do not accept them, you will still see online ads, but they will be less relevant.