The 160A Battery Fuse is a DC-rated NH00 knife fuse for solar battery banks in South Africa. It sits between your lithium battery and inverter to cut power during a short circuit. Homeowners, farms, and factories rely on it for safe loadshedding backup. Pair it with a matching holder and busbar for a tidy install.
Key Benefits of the 160A Battery Fuse
- Protects 48V lithium banks from dangerous DC faults.
- NH00 knife blade fits most solar fuse holders.
- High breaking capacity rated for battery short circuits.
- Compact size saves space inside DB enclosures.
- DC-certified build backed by supplier warranty.
What’s Included
- One 160A NH00 knife blade DC fuse.
- Product specification sheet and user guide.
- Standard warranty documentation from Solar Panel Energy.
- Mounting hardware where applicable.
Is the 160A Battery Fuse Right For You
This fuse suits homeowners and businesses running 48V lithium solar setups. It works inside a dedicated DC fuse holder or battery disconnect box. Farm owners and installers use it to protect long cable runs from battery banks to inverters. The NH00 footprint fits most switchgear found in South African DBs.
- 48V DC lithium battery banks up to 160A.
- Hybrid and off-grid inverter installations.
- Works with our NH00 fuse holder for a neat fit.
- Pairs with a 5-hole battery busbar box for clean wiring.
- Step down to a 125A battery fuse on smaller banks.
Can This Fuse Handle Stage 6 Loadshedding
- Home backup systems with 5kW hybrid inverters.
- Farm pump sheds running off-grid lithium storage.
- Small factory UPS rooms during extended loadshedding.
- Installer DBs needing CoC-ready battery protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What size cable suits a 160A Battery Fuse?
A. Most installers pair it with 35mm² or 50mm² DC cable for 48V lithium banks in South Africa.
Q. Is this fuse DC rated for solar use?
A. Yes, it is a DC-rated NH00 knife fuse made for 48V battery banks, not AC circuits.
Q. Can I fit it without a fuse holder?
A. No, the NH00 blade needs a matching holder or battery disconnect box for safe installation.
Q. Will it protect my inverter during loadshedding?
A. Yes, it breaks DC current on a short or overload, shielding cables and the inverter.
Q. Do you deliver across South Africa?
A. Yes, we ship nationwide in 2 to 5 working days from seven warehouses.
Q. Is this fuse CoC compliant?
A. It meets DC fuse standards used by certified installers for CoC-ready solar jobs.
Why Buy From Solar Panel Energy
- Stock held across seven South African warehouses.
- Nationwide delivery within 2 to 5 working days.
- Free system sizing and CoC-ready component advice.
- Supplier warranty on every 160A Battery Fuse sold.
- Helping customers cut Eskom costs since day one.
Request a free quote today and secure your 160A Battery Fuse.
