{"product_id":"mega-fuse-175a-80v-pack-of-5","title":"Victron MEGA-Fuse 175A\/80V DC Fuse Pack of 5 | CIP138175020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Victron MEGA-Fuse 175A\/80V is a bolt-down DC fuse for protecting battery cables in 12V, 24V and 48V systems. Supplied as a pack of five, it suits installers working on off-grid, marine, vehicle and battery storage projects that need reliable overcurrent protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, 175A continuous, for overcurrent protection on heavy-gauge DC battery cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, 80V DC, covering 12V, 24V and 48V battery systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e, standard MEGA-fuse blade body, fits standard MEGA fuseholders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size\u003c\/strong\u003e, 5 fuses, useful for stocking spares or multi-installation jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e, Victron Energy CIP138175020.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e, 45g per pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMEGA-fuses are used to protect main battery cables in inverter, charger and battery management installations. A 175A rating sits between the more common 150A and 200A options, useful where cable sizing or equipment ratings need a tighter protection threshold. The 80V DC rating gives margin over standard lead-acid and lithium voltages up to 48V nominal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFit the fuse in a MEGA fuseholder that accepts the standard blade body and secures it with bolt terminals. Fuse selection should be based on cable cross-section, ambient temperature and the continuous current draw of the connected equipment: the fuse protects the cable, not just the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain battery cable protection in off-grid solar installations with Victron inverters or inverter\/chargers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC circuit protection in marine electrical systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle and motorhome leisure battery installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery bank protection in 12V, 24V and 48V energy storage systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement fusing for existing MEGA fuseholder installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e5 x Victron MEGA-Fuse 175A\/80V\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFit MEGA-fuses in a compatible fuseholder rated for the application voltage and current, positioned as close to the battery positive terminal as practicable. DC work on battery systems, especially those above 48V or with high short-circuit current, should be carried out by a qualified electrician or accredited installer. Check the fuse rating suits the cable cross-section before fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victron Energy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52061066330400,"sku":"CIP138175020","price":30.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8148\/1504\/files\/ledandsolar-cip138175020-1.webp?v=1785510729","url":"https:\/\/www.ledandsolar.co.uk\/products\/mega-fuse-175a-80v-pack-of-5","provider":"LED \u0026 Solar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}