{"product_id":"9031-generic-fuse-wire-card-8a-and-16a","title":"9031 Generic Fuse Wire Card 8A and 16A, Universal Rewireable Fuse Wire for Older Switchboards","description":"\u003cp\u003eCard 9031 is a generic fuse wire card with two ratings, 8A and 16A, for rewiring the fuse carriers found in older Australian switchboards. Lighting circuits commonly used the lower rating and power circuits the higher one, but always go by the rating marked on the fuse carrier or switchboard. Keeping a card on hand means a blown fuse doesn't leave you in the dark for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow rewireable fuses protect a circuit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rewireable fuse holds a short length of fuse wire between two terminals. When a fault or overload pushes too much current through the circuit, the wire heats and melts, cutting power before the cables overheat. A blown fuse usually shows as a dead group of lights or power points, and the wire in the carrier will be broken or scorched. Fitting the correct rating matters, as wire that's too heavy won't melt when it should, leaving cables at risk of overheating and fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneric fuse wire card, stock code 9031\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarries 8A and 16A fuse wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor rewireable fuse carriers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal part, not tied to one brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"part-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRatings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8A and 16A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplacing fuse wire safely\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn off the main switch before pulling any fuse carrier. Remove the remains of the old wire, thread the correct rating wire around the terminals following the same path and tighten the screws. Never use a heavier rating or any other wire as a substitute. If a fuse blows again straight away, there's a fault on the circuit and a licensed electrician needs to find it. Check your state's rules, and if in doubt, leave switchboard work to an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich rating should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the rating marked on the fuse carrier or the switchboard chart. Never fit 16A wire in a carrier marked for 8A. If the markings are missing or unclear, have a licensed electrician check the circuit before replacing the wire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44550353748046,"sku":"9031_G","price":6.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/partsshop.com.au\/products\/9031-generic-fuse-wire-card-8a-and-16a","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}