Different Types & Brands of Automotive Fuses

There are several different types of automotive fuses and their usage is dependant upon the specific application, voltage, and current demands of the electrical circuit.

Automotive fuses can be classified into four distinct categories:

1) Blade Fuses

2) Glass Tube or Bosch Type

3) Fusible Links

4) Fuse Limiters

Car manufactured before, say 1980 or so, would probably have the tube style fuses. These are actually available in either the very old glass tube, or the slightly more modern plastic mount. Both of these are shaped like a small torpedo and are easy to install.

The other type, and the kind of fuse most likely to be found in present day cars is the blade style. These plug into the fuse box just like a wall plug.
8-section ATM Automotive Fuse Block
8-section ATM Automotive Fuse Block
 
Raptor RANL2002 200 Amp ANL Fuses, 24K Gold Plated, 2 Pack
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