ABC-8-R 8 A 250 Vac Fast-Acting Ceramic Cartridge Fuse
ABC-8-R 8 A 250 Vac Fast-Acting Ceramic Cartridge Fuse

ABC-8-R 8 A 250 Vac Fast-Acting Ceramic Cartridge Fuse

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pEaton ABC-8-R — 8 A, 250 V, fast-acting ceramic cartridge fuse, 200 A at 250 Vac; 10,000 A at 125 Vac; 10,000 A at 125 Vdc interrupting./p
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    ABC-8-R 8 A 250 Vac Fast-Acting Ceramic Cartridge Fuse

    The ABC-8-R from the maker carries 8 A, rated 125 Vdc, uses a fast-acting element, in a ceramic body.

    Technical Data

    ParameterRating
    Part numberABC-8-R
    AC interrupting rating200 A at 250 Vac; 10,000 A at 125 Vac; 10,000 A at 125 Vdc
    Typical melting I2t116.5 A²s
    Design standardUL 248-14
    BodyCeramic tube, 1/4 x 1-1/4 in (6.4 x 31.7 mm)
    End capsnickel-plated brass
    Elementsingle element
    Voltage rating, DC125 Vdc
    Typical DC cold resistance0.014 Ω
    Typical voltage drop0.19 V
    Rated current8 A
    Voltage rating250 Vac

    Practical Notes

    • Interrupting capability is 200 A at 250 Vac; 10,000 A at 125 Vac; 10,000 A at 125 Vdc — confirm the circuit's prospective fault current stays below this.
    • Fast element suits resistive and semiconductor loads rather than motors with high inrush.
    • Because it opens within milliseconds, downstream semiconductors see less let-through energy.
    • Ceramic body holds higher breaking capacity than glass at the same footprint.
    • It is the usual choice where prospective fault current is high.
    • Working voltage must stay at or below 125 Vdc; a lower-rated part is not a safe substitute.
    • Do not upsize beyond 8 A to stop nuisance trips — fix the cause instead.

    Application Scenarios

    Common installation contexts include:

    • EV
    • surge

    Questions and Answers

    What are the ratings of the ABC-8-R?

    8 A continuous at 125 Vdc, interrupting rating 200 A at 250 Vac; 10,000 A at 125 Vac; 10,000 A at 125 Vdc.

    Is the ABC-8-R fast-acting or time-delay?

    It is fast-acting. Expect it to open quickly on overload.

    Can the ABC-8-R be used on a higher fault-current circuit?

    No — its interrupting rating is 200 A at 250 Vac; 10,000 A at 125 Vac; 10,000 A at 125 Vdc. Choose a part whose breaking capacity exceeds the prospective fault current.

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