Bussmann
Bussmann DFJ-3 3A 600V AC Class J Fast-Acting line protection
A 3 A fast-acting Class J fuse rated 600 V AC and 450 V DC with a 200 kA interrupt rating at 600 V AC
- Fast-acting protection clears faults in milliseconds
- 600 V AC rating suits industrial power circuits
- 200 kA interrupt capacity handles severe short circuits
- 450 V DC rating supports battery and solar systems
- Cylindrical 13/16 in diameter fits standard Class J blocks
Purpose and fit
The Bussmann DFJ-3 is a 3 A Class J fast-acting fuse rated for 600 V AC and 450 V DC. It suits engineers and maintenance teams who need reliable line protection for control circuits, small motor loads or lighting panels where a cylindrical non-indicating fuse is specified.
Thermals noise and power
The fuse operates silently with no moving parts and draws only the nominal load current until a fault occurs. Its melamine body withstands normal temperature rise in enclosed fuse blocks, while the 200 kA interrupt rating at 600 V AC and 100 kA at 450 V DC ensure safe energy dissipation during short-circuit events.
Replacement and upgrade scope
This fuse replaces any DFJ, HSJ or LDFJ series fuse of the same 3 A rating in compatible CH30J, JM600, JP600, JT600 or JTN600 blocks. The jump is worthwhile when existing fuses lack the 200 kA AC interrupt capacity or when a non-indicating cylindrical body matches the block design. Buyers who need visual indication or a different ampere rating should look elsewhere.
Highlights
- Fast-acting protection clears faults in milliseconds
- 600 V AC rating suits industrial power circuits
- 200 kA interrupt capacity handles severe short circuits
- 450 V DC rating supports battery and solar systems
- Cylindrical 13/16 in diameter fits standard Class J blocks
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How is the 2-1/4 in cylindrical fuse installed in a CH30J block, and what step is often missed?
Insert the 13/16 in diameter ferrule ends firmly into the block clips until fully seated; the step often missed is verifying clip tension so the fuse does not loosen under vibration.
What maintenance or replacement will the DFJ-3 need after a fault event?
The fast-acting element is single-use; after any over-current interruption the entire 3 A fuse must be replaced with an identical DFJ-series unit.
At what sustained current does the 3 A rating become the limiting factor?
The 3 A rating is the continuous limit; sustained loads above 3 A will cause the element to open, so the circuit must stay at or below 3 A.
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