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What does ATO fuse stand for?

What does ATO fuse stand for?

According to Littlefuse, the inventor of the ATO fuse, the idea that ATO means OPEN and ATC means CLOSED is a myth. When Littlefuse applied for patent rights for the fuse name, they could not patent AUTO, which they wanted to do since the fuse is intended for vehicle use. So they patented the name ATO for Auto.

Do they make 35 amp fuses?

Cooper Bussmann 2-Pack 35-Amp Fast Acting Cartridge Fuse.

What size is an ATO fuse?

Size groups

Blade size Blade group Dimensions L × W × H
LP-Mini (low profile) APS, ATT 10.9 × 3.81 × 8.73 mm
Mini APM, ATM 10.9 × 3.6 × 16.3 mm
Regular APR, ATC, ATO, ATS 19.1 × 5.1 × 18.5 mm
Maxi APX 29.2 × 8.5 × 34.3 mm

Are ATO and ATC fuses interchangeable?

ATO fuses and ATC fuses are regular-sized automotive blade fuses. They are interchangeable, provided the amperage rating is the same.

What is the advantage of a fusible link?

Just like a fuse, the link is designed to handle a lower current (amp) load than the rest of the system so, in the event of a short or overload, the link will be the first failure point. When it fails, it will break the continuity in the rest of the circuit, preventing damage to other components down the line.

What is the difference between ATC and ATM fuses?

An ATM fuse is considered to be a mini fuse and it came out in the early 1990s. The only difference is it is smaller than an ATC fuse in actual size. It generally cannot be used in a fuse block that is made for an ATC fuse, as it will not fit in properly.

Can you fix a fusible link?

Fusible links can be frustrating to diagnose and repair, because their damage can be impossible to detect with a simple visual inspection. Once you locate it, you can replace the length of wire with a fusible link that matches the gauge of wire called for by the original design.

Are there 35 Amp ATC / ATO fuses?

35 amp blue/green ATC/ATO fuses. 32 VDC. These fuses are suitable replacements for ATO, ATC, AF, 257, and APR fuses and circuit breakers. Batteries Included?

What’s the difference between Mini and ATO fuses?

ATO/ATC Fuse Facts: Available in amperage ratings of 1A to 40A Transparent housing for easy identification of blown fuse Used in automotive, watercraft and low-voltage applications (maximum 30 volts) Mini fuses look like ATO and ATC fuses but are much smaller in size. This allows you to use more fuses in the same amount of space.

What do you need to know about auto fuses?

Auto fuses, or car fuses, provide insurance against electrical surges that can damage your vehicle. Learn about blade fuses, cartridge-style fuses, and blo-n-glo fuses in this week’s blog. Making Sense of Auto Fuses Your car electronics are more than the lights and speakers in your vehicle.

What are the different types of fuses in Littelfuse?

FUSE TYPE ATO® MINI® MAXI GLASS ACTUAL FUSE SIZE PHOTO Series Name FHAC1 FHAC2 FHA1 FHA2 FHA-GLO AFH1 FHM1 FHM2 FHM-GLO MAH1 FNY1 FNY2 Holder Type In-Line In-Line In-Line In-Line Panel Mount In-Line In-Line In-Line In-Line In-Line Max Amperage 20A 30A 20A 30A 30A 20A 30A 20A 30A 30A 60A 20A 30A