Schneider Electric Exclusive - Fuse Cartridge, 13A, 13Amp, Fuses Assorted, Mains Household UK, Brown, 400114, Pack of 4

Ideal for replacing into plugs

This test is for the 3amp Schneider fuses.You receive 4 in a packet. As all Schneider products are, they are marked SEM.Schneider are a very well known make in the electrical sector, so we will just check that they are safe and meet BS1362. (The British Standard for fuses). These fuses are sold as being compliant with BS1362 and are marked accordingly.First test is length. They should be 25.4mm long, +0.8/-0.4mm.As can be seen from the Photo, with the shortest fuse measuring 25.221mm, they are well within specification.Next we will check to see that the ends are 'substantially flat'.As you can see in the Photo, these fuses are entirely flat, with just a small dimple where the internal fuse wire has been soldered into place.Lastly, we will break one open to perform an internal check. As can be seen in the Photo, they are filled with a containment substrate, in this case a quartz silicate sand. This will contain the 'explosion' of an overload and is a good choice.The fuse wire in these fuses is correctly sized for 3amps.On a load test it failed at 6.8amps, well within the range that I was expecting.The wire is correctly soldered to the centre of each end cap. In many non-compliant fuses, you will find that the fuse wire is folded over and the end cap simply pushed on. This is an unsafe practice.In conclusion, and unsurprisingly, I'm pleased to report that these Schneider fuses do meet all requirements for BS1362 and are safe for their intended use.These are by no means the cheapest fuses, but you can be assured that you are getting 'proper', well manufactured fuses that are safe, reliable, and will perform as expected.I hope you found this review helpful.

This test is for the 13amp Schneider fuses.You receive 4 in a packet.Schneider are a very well known make in the electrical sector, so we will just check that they are safe and meet BS1362. (The British Standard for fuses). These fuses are sold as being compliant with BS1362 and are marked accordingly.First test is length. They should be 25.4mm long, +0.8/-0.4mm.As can be seen from the Photo, at 25.431mm, they are well within specification.Next we will check to see that the ends are 'substantially flat'.As you can see in the Photo, these fuses are entirely flat, with just a small dimple where the internal fuse wire has been soldered into place.Lastly, we will break one open to perform an internal check. As can be seen in the Photo, they are filled with a containment substrate, in this case a quartz silicate sand. This will contain the 'explosion' of an overload and is a good choice.The fuse wire in these fuses is correctly sized for 13amps.On a load test it failed at 17amps, well within the range that I was expecting.The wire is correctly soldered to the centre of each end cap. In many non-compliant fuses, you will find that the fuse wire is folded over and the end cap simply pushed on.In conclusion, and unsurprisingly, I'm pleased to report that these Schneider fuses do meet all requirements for BS1362 and are safe for their intended use.These are not the cheapest fuses, but you can be assured that you are getting 'proper', well manufactured fuses that will perform as expected.I hope you found this review helpful.

Worked as expected!

faster and good

It did what it's supposed to to do thanks.

Works as usual as other products, just a differences of quality and make. overall all satisfied.

Thought I would have to buy a new microwave. Then a whisper in my ear said FUSE!Opened the plug, ordered a replacement and Bob’s my uncle! Actually had an Uncle Bob but I doubt it was him whispering in my ear.So check fuses before filling our landfills with stuff!!!