{"product_id":"mercury-6-x-32mm-t1-6a-slow-blow-fuses-250v-iec-compliant","title":"Mercury 6 x 32mm T1.6A Slow Blow Fuses - 250V IEC Compliant","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercury T1.6A is a 6 x 32mm glass cartridge fuse rated at 1.6A and 250V, designed with a time-delay element that allows brief inrush currents to pass without blowing. This slow blow characteristic protects low-current circuits containing motors, transformers, capacitors or filament lamps, where the initial power-on surge can be several times higher than the steady-state operating current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fuses suit audio amplifiers, power supplies, control panels, automotive accessories, and vintage equipment where the original fuse holder takes a 6 x 32mm cartridge. The time-delay element tolerates short-duration overloads while still protecting the circuit from sustained overcurrent faults. The glass body allows visual inspection of the internal element without removing the fuse from the holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fuse conforms to IEC standards for physical dimensions, breaking capacity and time-delay characteristics, ensuring consistent performance across batches. The nickel-plated brass end caps provide reliable contact in ceramic, panel-mount and inline fuse holders. At 1.6A rating, these fuses sit between the more common 1A and 2A sizes, making them useful for circuits where a 1A blows too readily and a 2A provides insufficient protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 'slow blow' mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slow blow fuse has a time-delay element that tolerates brief overcurrent surges without blowing. This is critical for devices with inrush currents at power-on — motors, transformers, and filament lamps often draw several times their rated current for the first few milliseconds. A fast-acting fuse would blow immediately; a slow blow fuse allows the surge to pass and only opens if the overcurrent continues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat equipment uses 6 x 32mm fuses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis size is common in vintage audio equipment, guitar amplifiers, power supply modules, automotive accessories, and industrial control panels. It's less common than the larger 5 x 20mm or 6 x 30mm sizes in modern domestic equipment, but still widely used in specialist and legacy applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I replace a fast-acting fuse with a slow blow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as a blanket rule. If the original equipment specified a slow blow fuse, replacing it with a fast-acting type will cause nuisance blowing. Going the other direction — replacing a fast-acting fuse with a slow blow — reduces protection and may allow damaging overcurrents to persist longer than the circuit was designed to tolerate. Always match the fuse type and rating to the manufacturer's specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I tell if the fuse has blown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass body allows visual inspection. A blown fuse typically shows a broken or melted internal wire element, and in some cases a darkened or discoloured glass interior from the arc. If the element appears intact but the circuit still has no power, test the fuse with a multimeter set to continuity mode.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVSL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45313487470859,"sku":"787.139UK","price":1.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/787139UK_LB1_2015fc64-3606-44b1-a4a8-b7748d044c19.jpg?v=1715194187","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/mercury-6-x-32mm-t1-6a-slow-blow-fuses-250v-iec-compliant","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}