ANL Fuses

[nigelmercier]

Thanks to PVB who wrote this in another thread:

I'd also use MegaFuse or ANL fuses for the short cables to the thruster. ...

So now I know a name for this type of fuse:

However, ANL seems to be the American name for them (two countries divided by a common language). Any alternatives?

 

[prv]

I've never had any difficulty finding them here by the name Megafuse.

Pete

 

[NorthUp]

forklift fuse. RS have them, along with suitable fuseholders

 

[Roe]

No, mega fuses are different, the studs are closer on a mega so a mega fuse will not fit an ANL holder. I prefer mega fuses as they are totally sealed and therefore more likely to be ignition proof, they are also more robust. Available from 100-500A.

 

[nigelmercier]

No, mega fuses are different, the studs are closer on a mega so a mega fuse will not fit an ANL holder...

It also seems that a MEGA doesn't have the slotted holes:

Does ANL stand for something? Can't find it on Wikipedia.

 

[Plevier]

I think the one you show is a Pudenz see http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/automotive-fuses/2260872/ they come in ratings up to about 350A.
I don't think they are interchangeable with ANL or Megafuse but not certain.

Pudenz 62mm stud centres
Megafuse 51mm
ANL 62mm so may well be interchangeable

 

[pvb]

You can buy BlueSea ANL fuses and holders from Merlin's Power-Store. You may also find a limited selection on Amazon. For boat use, the advantage of the swing-out replacement is probably minimal. I prefer MegaFuses.

 

[laika]

What does "ANL" even stand for? As usual I got bored after the 3rd page of google results trying to find out. I'll take a guess that the A is "American" (as in AWG). ANNs seem to be like ANLs but faster blowing so that's probably a clue to the last letter.

 

[nigelmercier]

Found some more info, they are DIN 43560-1

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/module.jsp?moduleId=cpc/515282.xml

 

[pvb]

What does "ANL" even stand for? As usual I got bored after the 3rd page of google results trying to find out. I'll take a guess that the A is "American" (as in AWG). ANNs seem to be like ANLs but faster blowing so that's probably a clue to the last letter.

I think the "A" is a max voltage rating.