Changes to TasNetworks 100A Service Fuse Holder

TasNetworks is changing the supplier of the 100a service fuse holders.

The new fuse holder is a Sicame Australia product and will replace the 100A Michaud Fuse holder.

Changes

The difference in the new Sicame fuses compared to the MichaudSicame 100a Service Fuse Holder Fuse are;

• Cable entry is on the underside of the holder; drip loops are not required to be made.
• Shear-off IPC bolts are located at the end of the fuse holder for easier installation.
• The fuse holder is vented which will increase fuse life and installation reliability.
• IP rating is better than the existing fuse holder. An ID plate can be fitted with punch out numbers/letters that can be used to identify the customer’s house number.

Note:

• Fuse holder fits existing TasNetworks brackets, fuses, and operating sticks (fuse stick).
• Accepts cable sizes 6 – 95mm2

Impact

A review (change assessment) has been carried out which identified the need to update standards and develop guidance around which fuse holders are to be fitted with IDs.

Service Fuse Holders will be fitted with the optional yellow ID plateYellow Plate ID (SI 221762) in the following situations.

• Where a service connection comes off a pole and goes underground
• Where multiple service connections are fed from a single pole

The numbering system TasNetworks will use is:

• For numbers 100 and over - the last two digits of the customers address will be used.
• For units - the unit number will be used.
• For subdivided properties - where houses have the same street number (eg 1a / 1b) these will be identified by the letter.

** These new service fuses are being installed statewide so you will start to see them in the field **