Thermal Fuse 72°C – Reliable Overheat Protection

Thermal Fuses for Everyday Safety and Appliance Repair

The Vetco Electronics Semiconductors Thermal Fuse 72°C (VET8070) is a highly dependable, non-resettable safety device ideal for protecting your home appliances and electronics from overheating. This fusible link is designed to interrupt the electrical circuit when the temperature exceeds its rated threshold, providing peace of mind and preventing damage or potential hazards in your devices.

Easy Replacement for Home Appliances

This thermal fuse is simple to install and perfect for DIY repairs. With its versatile design and standard solid copper leads, it’s an ideal fit for replacements in common household items like:

• Hair Dryers
• Refrigerators
• Battery Chargers
• Coffee Makers
• Irons, Toasters, Hot Plates
• Glue Guns, Dishwashers, Microwave Ovens, and more

Restore safety and function in minutes, keeping your equipment running smoothly with minimal effort.

Product Features & Technical Specifications

• Vetco Electronics Part Number: VET8070 (formerly supplied as NTE8070)
• Functioning Temperature: 72°C (162°F)
• Holding Temperature: 50°C (122°F)
• Maximum Temperature: 115°C (239°F)
• Maximum Current Rating: 15 Amps
• Voltage Ratings:
  • 120/250VAC: 15A/10A
  • 240VAC: 25A RES, 16.7A RES
  • 277VAC: 20A RES, 15A RES
  • 120−277VAC: 125VA Pilot Duty
  • 180VAC: 3A Motor Rating
• Solid 18 gauge copper leads – 1⅓” length for flexible installation
• Typical Opening Temperature Tolerance: +0°C, −5°C
• UL, CSA, and VDE certified for quality and safety

How Does a Thermal Cut-Off Work?

The VET8070 responds to excessive heat by disconnecting the electrical circuit when its organic pellet inside melts at the preset temperature. This phase change triggers a spring mechanism, permanently breaking the connection and stopping current flow—protecting you and your equipment from overheating risks.

Trusted Quality and Certification

All Vetco Electronics Semiconductors thermal cut-offs conform to industry standards, meeting UL File Nos. E49429, E117626 (Guide # XCMQ2), C-UL File No. E117626 (Guide # XCMQ8), CSA File No. LR43279, and VDE File No. 115369. They offer reliability equal to the original NTE line and are built by the same manufacturer NTE relied on for years.

Perfect for Repairs & Replacements

No matter if you’re fixing a hair dryer, replacing a fuse in a coffee maker, or restoring a battery charger, Vetco’s VET8070 thermal fuses make safe DIY appliance repair fast and easy. Their low-resistance, robust design ensures consistent operation and peace of mind for your household electronics.

Important Product Notices

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.