Thermal Fuse 66°C – Reliable Protection for Everyday Electronics

VET8065 Thermal Fuse – Safety for Your Appliances

The VET8065 thermal fuse (formerly NTE8065, now supplied by Vetco Electronics Semiconductors) is designed to keep your household appliances and electronics safe from overheating. This thermal fuse is easy to install and permanently cuts off power when the temperature exceeds 66°C (151°F), helping prevent fires and equipment damage.

Why Choose a 66°C Thermal Fuse?

A thermal cutoff 66°C fuse like the VET8065 is a simple and effective solution for home repairs and DIY projects. Use it to replace old or blown fuses in coffee makers, hair dryers, refrigerators, irons, glue guns, fans, and many more appliances. Its fast-acting technology protects your devices instantly when temperatures rise above safe limits.

Key Features and Benefits

• Easy to Use: Simple two-wire connection for quick installation
• Dependable Performance: Permanently opens the circuit at 66°C (151°F) to stop overheating
• Certified Safe: UL, CSA, and VDE safety listed for peace of mind
• Universal Fit: 18 AWG solid copper leads (1 1/3" long) fit most replacement setups
• Permanently Non-resettable: One-time operation for reliable safety
• Quality You Can Trust: Supplied by Vetco Electronics Semiconductors – original part number NTE8065, now VET8065

Technical Specifications

• Functioning Temp: 66°C (151°F)
• Holding Temp: 42°C (108°F)
• Maximum Temp: 130°C (266°F)
• Max Current Rating: 15A
• Leads: 18 GA solid copper, 1 1/3” length
• Voltage Ratings: Up to 277 VAC
• Continuous/Interrupt Ratings:
  • 120/250VAC: 15A interrupt, 10A continuous
  • 240VAC: 25A RES interrupt, 16.7A RES continuous
  • 277VAC: 20A RES interrupt, 15A RES continuous
  • 120-277VAC: 125VA Pilot Duty
  • 180VAC: 3A Motor Rating
• Tolerance: +0°C, −5°C
• Certifications: UL File No. E49429 / E117626 (Guide # XCMQ2, XCMQ8), CSA File No. LR43279, VDE File No. 115369

Applications – Where to Use a Thermal Fuse 66°C

Popular uses include: hair dryers, refrigerators, battery chargers, irons, hot plates, glue guns, electric motors, fans, coffee makers, microwave ovens, popcorn poppers, dishwashers, toasters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and more.

If your appliance shuts off due to overheating, replacing the thermal fuse can extend its life and restore safe operation.

Buy with Confidence from Vetco Electronics

Vetco Electronics Semiconductors is committed to delivering original-equivalent, high-quality parts. The VET8065 fuse matches all original NTE specifications and is tested for reliability.

NOTICE 1: As you may or may not already know. NTE is officially out of business and we are unable to order parts from them ever again.

However, we were able to locate the company that NTE used to make these Thermal Cutoffs (All NTE did was relabel product and resell it). This means that you may order the NTE part, but we may ship different part numbers that are the original parts that match the NTE specifications. Certificates Of Conformity are available from us, upon request.

NOTICE 2: These no longer come with the un-insulated crimp butt connectors that NTE used to include with them. If you need them, we recommend either ordering SR-BUT-2N. If you have a special need for them, you can always email us for more information and we are always here to help.