DJK,
BS 1361 (consumer unit) fuses are not like BS 1362 (plug) fuses, they are of different dimensions. The smallest is 5A, & 45A is the largest, so you can't fit a larger fuse into a smaller carrier. As with all fuse systems they can be abused, for example, by wrapping a blown fuse in tin foil. Is Diazed/Neozed not open to the same bodging by those who know no better?
BS 1361 fuses are available in the following ratings:
5A: White (5.35mm dia X 23mm long)
15A: Blue (10.32mm X 26mm)
20A: Yellow (15 & 20A are the same dimensions & can be interchanged with each other.)
30A: Red (12.70mm X 29mm)
45A: Green (16.67mm X 35mm)
[This message has been edited by David UK (edited 10-20-2003).]
