Thermal Fuse 216°C – Safe Overheat Protection by Vetco Electronics Semiconductors

Reliable Thermal Fuse 216°C for Everyday Appliance Safety

Looking for an easy and dependable way to keep your devices and appliances safe? The Vetco Electronics Semiconductors VET8213 is a 216°C thermal fuse (thermal cutoff) designed for reliable overheat protection in all sorts of household and electronic equipment. This thermal fuse interrupts the circuit and stops power if things get too hot – helping to protect your devices and keep your home safer.

What is a Thermal Fuse 216°C?

A thermal fuse is a small, non-resettable device that cuts off electrical power if the temperature rises above a certain point. The VET8213 thermal cutoff activates at 216°C (421°F) to permanently break the circuit and stop overheating, which can help prevent damage and fire hazards. Once tripped, a new fuse must be installed to restore operation.

Use Cases for the VET8213 Thermal Fuse

Thermal fuses like this are used in thousands of products, including:

• Hair dryers and curling irons
• Coffee makers, toasters, and microwave ovens
• Refrigerators and dishwashers
• Battery chargers and UPS systems
• Electric motors, window fans, and glue guns
• And many more small appliances

It’s a practical replacement part for repairs and upgrades – just match the part number or specs!

VET8213 Thermal Fuse – Technical Details & Ratings

• Rated Opening Temperature (Tf): 216°C (421°F)
• Holding Temperature (Th): 191°C (376°F)
• Maximum Temperature Limit (Tm): 241°C (466°F)
• Electrical Ratings:
  • 15A @ 120/250V AC (continuous)
  • 10A @ 120/250V AC (continuous)
  • 25A @ 240V AC (resistive)
  • 16.7A @ 240V AC (resistive)
  • 20A @ 277V AC (resistive)
  • 125VA Pilot Duty @ 120-277V AC
  • 3A Motor Rating @ 180V AC
• Maximum Current Rating: 15 Amps
• 18 Gauge Solid Copper Wire Leads – 1 1/3” length
• Non-resettable design: replace after one-time use
• Meets UL, CSA, VDE safety certifications (UL File No. E49429, E117626, CSA LR43279, VDE 115369)
• Vetco Electronics Semiconductors Part Number: VET8213
• Comes as a single fuse (qty: 1 per package)

This thermal fuse uses a special internal pellet that responds to heat – when things get too hot, the pellet melts and the contacts open, disconnecting power to reduce the risk of damage or fire.

Why Choose Vetco Electronics Semiconductors Thermal Fuses?

These high-temperature fuses are trusted for their reliability and ease of replacement. Vetco Electronics Semiconductors sources direct from the original manufacturers for quality and safety. The VET8213 fuse is compatible with most original NTE8213 designs and offers consistent, maintenance-free protection in your home or shop.

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.