Eaton

Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer founded in 1911, producing circuit breakers, panelboards, safety switches, Bussmann fuses, variable frequency drives, and motor starters for residential, commercial, and industrial electrical and HVAC applications. The Bussmann fuse brand covers HVAC-specific fuse types for compressor and motor circuit protection. Eaton products are available through electrical and HVAC wholesale distributors including SupplyHouse.

Eaton Product Lines

• Bussmann HVAC Fuses: Cartridge and blade fuses with HVAC-specific time-delay ratings for compressor and fan motor protection.
• Circuit Breakers and Load Centers: Residential and commercial panelboards and branch circuit protection.
• Safety Switches and Disconnects: Fusible and non-fusible disconnects for HVAC equipment and motor circuits.
• Variable Frequency Drives: Variable-speed motor drives for HVAC fan, pump, and compressor energy efficiency.
• Motor Starters and Contactors: Magnetic starters and contactors for HVAC compressor and fan motor control.
• Surge Protection Devices: Transient voltage surge protectors for electrical systems and HVAC panels.

Why Contractors Specify Eaton

Bussmann fuses are one of the most widely stocked fuse brands in HVAC wholesale distribution with HVAC-specific time-delay fuse types for compressor startup inrush protection. Eaton safety switches cover the amperage ratings specified by most residential and commercial HVAC equipment manufacturers.

How to Choose an Eaton Product

For fuses, match the fuse type and amperage to the equipment nameplate MOCP specification; use a dual-element time-delay fuse for compressor circuits. For safety switches, match the switch amperage to the equipment nameplate disconnect specification.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a Bussmann fuse in HVAC? Overcurrent protection for compressors, fan motors, and control circuits in HVAC equipment panels.
• Why use a time-delay fuse? Allows compressor startup inrush without nuisance blowing while still protecting against short circuits.
• Who owns Bussmann? Eaton Corporation, acquired through Cooper Industries in 2012.
• VFDs for HVAC? Yes, for variable-speed fan, pump, and compressor control to reduce energy consumption.
• Safety switches for HVAC disconnects? Yes, in fusible and non-fusible configurations covering single and three-phase equipment.