{"product_id":"mercury-6-x-32mm-t2-5a-slow-blow-fuses-250v-iec-compliant","title":"Mercury 6 x 32mm T2.5A Slow Blow Fuses - 250V IEC Compliant","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercury T2.5A slow blow fuses use a 6 x 32mm glass tube with nickel-plated end caps and a time-delay wire element rated at 250V. The slow blow (time-delay) characteristic allows the fuse to tolerate short-duration current surges during power-on or motor start-up without blowing, while still interrupting sustained overcurrent or short-circuit faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fuses are used in amplifiers, power supplies, DJ equipment, stage lighting controllers, and AV gear where the initial inrush current can be several times the normal operating current for a fraction of a second. The 2.5A rating suits low-power signal equipment, small transformers and switched-mode power supplies drawing up to approximately 600W on a 240V circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6 x 32mm dimension is a standard IEC glass fuse size, fitting fuseholders and fuse clips on equipment PCBs, panel-mounted fuseholders, and inline cable fuseholders. The glass tube allows visual inspection of the element — a broken wire or blackened glass indicates the fuse has blown. The nickel-plated end caps ensure reliable contact and resist corrosion in indoor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between slow blow and fast blow fuses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow blow (time-delay) fuses tolerate brief overcurrent surges lasting milliseconds to a few seconds, making them suitable for inductive loads (transformers, motors) and equipment with high inrush current at power-on. Fast blow fuses interrupt immediately when current exceeds the rated value, protecting sensitive electronics from even brief overcurrent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does T2.5A mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT indicates time-delay (slow blow) construction. 2.5A is the rated current — the fuse will carry 2.5A continuously without blowing, and will tolerate brief surges above that level depending on duration and magnitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan these be used in 240V mains equipment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 250V rating covers UK 230V mains voltage with safety margin. These fuses are commonly used on the low-voltage side of transformers and power supplies, or in mains-powered equipment drawing under 2.5A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if a fuse has blown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass tube allows visual inspection. A blown fuse shows a broken wire element inside the tube, often with blackened or discoloured glass if the fault current was high. If the wire appears intact and the glass is clear, the fuse is likely still functional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVSL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45313487569163,"sku":"787.141UK","price":1.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/787141UK_LB1_e77d4bd1-e842-41cb-a908-fb7a44f28d73.jpg?v=1715194193","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/mercury-6-x-32mm-t2-5a-slow-blow-fuses-250v-iec-compliant","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}