Thermal Fuse 98°C | VET8096 Axial Thermal Cut-off

Easy Overheat Protection with a 98°C Thermal Fuse

The VET8096 thermal fuse from Vetco Electronics Semiconductors is your reliable solution for protecting everyday appliances and electronics from overheating. This 98°C thermal cutoff is a simple, effective, and non-resettable thermal protection device—perfect for keeping your favorite household gadgets and tools safe.

What Does a Thermal Fuse Do?

Thermal fuses like the VET8096 are designed to permanently break an electrical circuit when the surrounding temperature goes above their rated cutoff—in this case, 98°C (209°F). They're found in a wide range of home appliances including hair dryers, coffee makers, toasters, dishwashers, battery chargers, and more. Once the temperature limit is reached, the VET8096 acts fast to stop power and prevent damage or potential hazards.

Key Features & Technical Specs

• Rated Operating Temperature: 98°C (209°F)
• Holding Temp: 76°C (169°F)
• Maximum Temp: 140°C (284°F)
• Maximum Current: 15A
• Voltage Ratings:
  • 120/250 VAC: 15A (interrupting), 10A (continuous)
  • 240 VAC: 25A (resistive), 16.7A (resistive)
  • 277 VAC: 20A (resistive), 15A (resistive)
  • 125 VA Pilot Duty at 120−277 VAC
  • 3A Motor Rating at 180 VAC
• Lead Type: 18 gauge solid copper wire, 1 1/3” leads for easy installation
• Design: Axial lead, single-use (non-resettable) construction
• Compliance: UL, CSA, VDE listed (UL File Nos. E49429 & E117626, CSA File No. LR43279, VDE File No. 115369)
• Country of Manufacture: China

Easy Installation for Everyday Projects

With full-length leads and a small, easy-to-fit package, the VET8096 thermal fuse is a simple, direct replacement for worn or failed fuses in many brands and models. Just disconnect power, swap out the fuse, and your appliance is ready to go.

Common Applications for VET8096 98°C Thermal Fuses

• Hairdryers and hair styling tools
• Coffee makers, toasters, and kitchen appliances
• Battery chargers, UPS units, and power tools
• Dishwashers, microwave ovens, and other large home appliances
• Fans, irons, hot plates, glue guns, and more

Safety, Compatibility, and Quality

Vetco Electronics Semiconductors has sourced these fuses directly from the same factory that supplied the original NTE parts, so you get identical specs and quality under our official VET part numbers. Our thermal cutoffs are fully UL, CSA, and VDE certified, meeting all modern safety requirements. Certificates of Conformity are available upon request.

Product Details

• Vetco Part Numbers: VET8096, DF98S, DF098S
• Old NTE Part Number Reference: NTE8096
• 1 piece per package
• View Full Spec Sheet (PDF)

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.