Circuit Protection

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FUSE ELEMENT CARTRIDGE
Fuse elements, a cartridge type fusible link, are also known as a Pacific fuses. The element has the terminal and fusing portion as a unit. Fuse elements have replaced fusible links for the most part. The housing is color coded for each current rating. Although fuse elements are available in two physical sizes and are either plug in or bolt on design, the plug-in type is the most popular.