Cooper Bussmann BP/GDC-5A Glass Tube Fuse 5A 250V 2 Pack

Product Description

The COOPER BUSSMANN BP/GDC-5A is a time-delay glass tube fuse rated at 5 amps and 250 volts, sold in a 2-pack carded format. Conforming to the GDC form factor, each fuse measures 5mm x 20mm (approximately 0.197 inches in diameter by 0.788 inches in length). The time-delay design allows brief inrush currents to pass without nuisance blowing, while still protecting circuits from sustained overcurrent conditions. Licensed electricians and qualified service technicians install this type of fuse in low-voltage control circuits, instrumentation panels, HVAC equipment, and other light-duty electrical applications where a standard glass tube fuse is specified.

The GDC glass tube fuse is commonly used in residential and light commercial equipment where 5mm x 20mm fuse holders are installed. Typical applications include HVAC control boards, electronic instrumentation, small appliance protection circuits, and panel-mounted fuse blocks that accept the 5mm x 20mm form factor. The 250-volt rating makes it suitable for standard single-phase control circuit protection. The carded 2-pack format is convenient for field service technicians who need a ready replacement on hand during a service call.

Key Features

• Time-delay action tolerates brief inrush current without nuisance blowing
• 5A continuous rating at 250 volts for light-duty circuit protection
• Standard 5mm x 20mm GDC glass tube form factor for broad fuse-holder compatibility
• Glass tube construction allows visual inspection of the fuse element
• Carded 2-pack format suitable for field replacement stock

Compatibility

Designed as a direct replacement for standard 5mm x 20mm GDC-style time-delay glass tube fuses rated 5A at 250 volts in any fuse holder accepting that form factor.

Installation Notes

Installation of fuses in electrical panels or control boards should be performed by a licensed electrician or qualified service technician in accordance with applicable NEC requirements. Always de-energize the circuit and verify zero voltage with a meter before removing or inserting a fuse. Confirm that the replacement fuse amp rating, voltage rating, and time-delay classification match the original specification exactly. Never substitute a higher-rated fuse to bypass a repeated blowing condition without first diagnosing the underlying fault.