Thermal fuse: what are the most commonly used?

• Thermal fuse: what are the most commonly used?
  Posted by lisafig on 30 Dec, 2018 20:35
• This question goes with the "From no parts to decent stockpile, best approach?"^{1} and  "which electronics components should i always have on hand"^{2}.
  
  Which thermal fuse do you use the most?
  
  Are some more commonly used than others? (In classic household appliance such as power supplies, chargers, battery packs, in electric fans, hair dryers…). (I'm aware that the best fuse is the one recommended...)
  
  Are there some "joker", that could fit in many situations, even temporary (the time to get the right one)?
  
  optional: in Europe is there a way to buy a 0.5€ component with fast shipping (7 days max), without paying 10-20 times the item in shipping fees?
  
  {1} https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/from-no-parts-to-decent-stockpile-best-approach/175
  {2} https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/966/which-electronics-components-should-i-always-have-on-hand
• #1 Reply
  Posted by soldar on 30 Dec, 2018 20:53
• What are you using it for? Whay is it so urgent?
  
  https://www.ebay.com/itm/152871442415
• #2 Reply
  Posted by floobydust on 30 Dec, 2018 21:58
• I don't recommend "one fits all".
  
  The fuse trip-temperature is unique to each appliance. It depends when things will melt.
  A kettle, hairdryer, charger all have different temperatures for when things are dangerous.
  
  If you are going to do repairs, then spend $15 to have stock for a 100-piece kit on eBay.
• #3 Reply
  Posted by Brumby on 31 Dec, 2018 01:44
• Quote from: floobydust on 30 Dec, 2018 21:58

  I don't recommend "one fits all".
  
  The fuse trip-temperature is unique to each appliance. It depends when things will melt.
  A kettle, hairdryer, charger all have different temperatures for when things are dangerous.
  
  If you are going to do repairs, then spend $15 to have stock for a 100-piece kit on eBay.
  

  
  This:  ^   ^   ^
  
  Don't go penny pinching when it comes to safety devices.  A mismatched substitute can cause problems from nuisance failure if its underrated - and you'll be replacing the thing again ... and again - to allowing dangerous overload if its rated too high, where you could cook something more expensive ... like your house.