There are 2 types of fuse holders available: an open fuse holder and a fully enclosed fuse holder. As fuse blowout is a frequent incident in electric circuits, you must make sure that whichever fuse holder you choose, you can access the fuse easily. Some of the other add-on features to consider are vibration resistance and blow fuse indicator.

Some important parameters you must consider before purchasing a fuse holder are:

1. Size of the fuse
2. Required power dissipation capacity of the fuse holder
3. Normal operating current and rated output voltage for the fuse holder
4. Required quantity

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy fuse holders from manufacturers

Once you understand the requirements and have researched the different fuse holders available in the market, you are ready to buy a fuse holder online.

I recommend: Waytek, a reputable wiring material manufacturer, provides automotive fuse holders. Del City provides a variety of fuse holders, including an AGU fuse holder and an ANL fuse holder. You can buy various fuse holders ranging from a 2-amp fuse holder to a 30-amp fuse holder at Cooper Bussmann, a fuse supplier for industrial and automotive applications. For a mega fuse holder or maxi fuse holder, check out fuse holders available with Littelfuse, another manufacturer of electronic products for the computer and consumer electronic industry. Wirthco Engineering also offers fuse holders in addition to other electronic components such as switches and battery chargers.

Buy fuse holders from distributors

You can refer to a list of fuse holder manufacturers and compare different fuse holders' applications and prices on distributors' websites. You can request a discount when ordering in bulk.

I recommend: Jameco, a distributor of electronic components, allows you to choose a fuse holder based on different selection criteria, such as price and brand. Galco Industrial Electronics offers a broad array of electronic products for the automation industry, including fuse holders. Crowbar Electrical Parts is a reliable distributor of automotive electronic products, such as fuses and fuse holders. OptiFuse is another fuse holder distributor that provides automotive fuse holders suitable for circuits with different currents.

Buy standard accessories for the fuse holders

For proper functioning of the fuse holders, you must buy standard accessories from a reputable fuse holder manufacturer.

I recommend: Marathon Special Products, a manufacturer of fuse holders of various grades, offers accessories such as a fuse block, a fuse cover and an adapter. Ferraz Shawmut is another fuse holder manufacturer that supplies fuse clips. Keystone Electronics also supplies fuse covers and clips in addition to fuse holders. Schurter provides washers, nuts and covers for fuse holders.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Ensure that the fuse holders are compatible with the other components of your electric network.
• •  Follow standard safety measures when you install or replace fuses and fuse holders.