Cooper Bussmann GDA-1.6A Cartridge Fast-acting Fuse 1.6A

Product Description

The COOPER BUSSMANN GDA-1.6A is a ceramic cartridge fast-acting fuse rated at 1.6 amps, designed for precise overcurrent protection in low-current circuits and sensitive electronic equipment. At 20 millimeters in overall length and 5 millimeters in diameter, this is a standard IEC 5x20mm miniature fuse format widely recognized across industrial, commercial, and residential control applications. The ceramic body provides superior heat resistance compared to glass, allowing it to handle high-fault interrupting conditions without body fracture. Licensed electricians and electronics technicians install this fuse in control boards, instruments, and power supplies where fast-acting response is critical to protecting downstream components.

This fuse is suited for use in HVAC control panels, electronic test equipment, appliance controls, and low-voltage instrumentation circuits where a 5x20mm fast-acting fuse is specified. Its compact cartridge form fits standard 5x20mm fuseholders and fuse clips commonly found in panel-mount and PCB-mount configurations. The fast-acting response characteristic makes it appropriate for resistive loads and circuits where no time-delay is needed or desired.

Key Features

• Fast-acting fuse response for immediate overcurrent interruption on resistive and sensitive circuits
• Ceramic cartridge body for high heat resistance and robust fault containment
• Standard 5x20mm form factor fits widely available fuseholders and fuse clips
• RoHS compliant construction
• Certified to multiple international standards including IEC 60127-2, UL, CSA, CCC, IMQ, and SEMKO

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit replacement for standard 5x20mm fast-acting miniature fuse applications in HVAC control panels, electronic instruments, appliance controls, and low-voltage circuit protection assemblies requiring a 1.6-amp fast-acting cartridge fuse.

Installation Notes

Always de-energize and lock out the circuit before replacing a fuse. Confirm the replacement fuse rating matches the equipment nameplate or service manual specification exactly — never substitute a higher amperage fuse. Use an appropriate fuse puller tool when extracting fuses from live-adjacent panels to avoid contact with energized components. Fuse replacement in commercial or industrial control panels should be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with applicable NEC requirements.