Bussmann BBU17-15E 17.1kV Standard Speed E Expulsion Fuse Unit, 15AThe Bussmann BBU17-15E is a 17.1kV Standard Speed "E" expulsion fuse unit rated for 15A, engineered to provide reliable overcurrent protection in medium-voltage power distribution systems. This expulsion-type fuse unit combines a 17.1kV voltage rating with a standard-speed "E" time-current characteristic, matching established fuse coordination practices used across utility and industrial power applications. The 15A continuous current rating makes this unit well suited for circuits requiring dependable interruption of overcurrent conditions while maintaining proper system coordination with upstream and downstream protective devices. As a Bussmann-manufactured component, the BBU17-15E is intended for electrical professionals specifying medium-voltage fuse protection for utility and industrial power equipment.Key FeaturesVoltage Rating: Rated 17.1kV, suited for medium-voltage power distribution circuits and equipment.Amperage Rating: 15A continuous current rating for controlled, predictable overcurrent protection.Fuse Speed Designation: Standard Speed "E" rated time-current characteristic for coordinated fuse protection schemes.Expulsion Fuse Design: Expulsion-type fuse unit construction for dependable fault-current interruption and clearing.Bussmann Reliability: Manufactured by Bussmann, a long-established name in overcurrent protection components for industrial and utility power systems.Coordinated Protection: The 17.1kV, Standard Speed "E", 15A rating combination supports proper coordination within medium-voltage fuse protection schemes.Fuse Unit Format: Supplied as a complete BBU-series fuse unit configured for the stated 17.1kV, 15A, Standard Speed "E" application.Technical SpecificationsProduct Height: .01 inProduct Length Depth: .01 inProduct Weight: .01 lbProduct Width: .01 inTypical ApplicationsMedium-Voltage Power Distribution SystemsUtility Substation EquipmentIndustrial Power Distribution CircuitsOverhead and Underground Line ProtectionTransformer and Feeder Circuit ProtectionUtility and Industrial Fuse Coordination SchemesMedium-Voltage Switchgear and Sectionalizing EquipmentWhy Bussmann?Bussmann engineers overcurrent protection products to precise voltage and speed-rating standards, and the BBU17-15E's 17.1kV, Standard Speed "E", 15A rating reflects that same attention to coordinated, code-compliant performance. Electrical professionals rely on Bussmann fuse units for consistent, dependable protection in demanding medium-voltage power distribution applications, making the BBU17-15E a straightforward choice when a 17.1kV, 15A, Standard Speed "E" expulsion fuse unit is specified.