Value Collection BD-29523 RK5 25A Time Delay Fuse

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION BD-29523 is a cartridge-style, time delay fuse rated at 25 amps and classified RK5. It provides overcurrent protection for general-purpose electrical circuits where a brief inrush current surge must be tolerated before the fuse responds. The dual-element construction separates the overload-response function from the short-circuit clearing function, allowing the fuse to ride through harmless startup loads while still clearing destructive fault currents up to 200 kiloamps (kA) of interrupting capacity. Licensed electricians and industrial maintenance technicians install this fuse in fused disconnect switches, motor branch circuits, and panel-mounted fusible equipment.

This fuse is suited for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications where RK5 class fuses are required by the circuit design or equipment labeling. Typical installations include motor starter circuits, HVAC equipment disconnects, and general branch circuit protection where time delay characteristics are required to prevent nuisance blowing on motor inrush. It is sold in a package quantity of 10 units, making it a practical restocking item for service vans and supply rooms.

Key Features

• Time delay dual-element design tolerates motor inrush without nuisance opening
• 200 kA interrupting rating for high-fault-current environments
• RK5 class cartridge body for use in RK5-rated fuse holders and disconnects
• CSA Certified and UL Listed to UL 198E for verified safety performance
• Meets Federal Specification W-F-1814 QPL requirements
• Packaged in quantities of 10 for efficient field restocking

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement for RK5 class cartridge fuse positions in general-purpose fused disconnect switches and motor branch circuit protection equipment rated for 25-amp time delay fuses.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all applicable local codes. De-energize and lock out the circuit at the upstream overcurrent device before opening the fuse holder or disconnect. Confirm the fuse holder is rated for RK5 class fuses and is compatible with the 25-amp rating before inserting. Never replace a fuse with a higher-amperage rating than the circuit is designed and labeled for.