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Fuses

Blade Fuse

These types of fuses (also known as spade or plug-in fuses) come in plastic body and two metal caps to fit in the socket. Mostly used in cars for wiring and short circuit protection. The rating of blade fuses are low as 12V.
They come in
Standard Blade (ATO) Fuse: The most common type of fuse in use, found in majority of vehicles produced since the late 1980's. 19.1 × 5.1 × 18.5 mm
Micro2 Blade Fuse: A mini version of the standard blade fuse with legs which protrude from the coloured plastic housing.
Mini Blade Fuse: A compact blade fuse design with prongs protruding below the plastic housing with triangulated (champhered) ends.
Low Profile Mini Blade Fuse: A short and stubby mini fuse with very short legs almost the same height as the plastic housing.
Maxi Blade Fuse: Hard to miss, this one is roughly three times the size of a standard blade fuse and offers currents up to 80A. These are commonly found in remote power battery boxes.