Switch disconnectors-fuse unit Selection

Most contractors make a common error in selecting the

Switch Fuse Units (SFU) and HRC fuse links. Switchgears like SFUs
should be selected according to the cable connected to feed the
load. Switchgears are intended to protect the cable. By protecting
the cable you protect the device from damage and save lives as
well. For instance, if the total connected load for a Distribution
Board (DB) is 12.5 kW, then the electrical load in Ampere is
20.75A. With an anticipated 25% increase in load, the electrical
load will amount to 25.94A. So 4 core 10 sq mm AYFY cable with
32A current rating is suitable for feeding the load. Hence we
would prefer to use 63A SFU with 32A HRC fuse link which is the
most suitable SFU. Unfortunately, most electrical contractors use
63A SFU with 63A HRC fuse link which is actually intended to
protect 3.5 core 35 sq mm AYFY cable.
The disadvantage of using a higher HRC fuse link is that
it will fail to protect the cable from the high fault currents during
short circuits. Therefore it is extremely vital to design the
switchgears with suitable current ratings.