I'm currently dealing with a setup that's lacking any fuses, and I feel a bit embarrassed about it. We're planning to redo our cabling, along with relocating our inverter and batteries, but I'm having trouble finding MCB fuses for DC that fit into a fuse box here in the UK. Can anyone tell me where they usually source their fuses from?
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For your solar setup, regular style breakers can be used for DC as well, but if you're working with batteries, you should look into using MCCB breakers since they handle higher currents. Just be aware, they're larger than standard ones. Depending on where you are in the UK, the brands might vary a bit.
You should definitely keep AC and DC systems separate. It sounds like you're thinking about DC when you mention MCBs, but just to clarify, are you looking for fuses or breakers? If it's just DC, make sure it's all set in its own box.
Thanks for the confirmation! I’ll make sure to keep them separate. I’m only interested in the DC setup for this.
Got it! Do you know if DC MCCBs go by any specific name or brand?