Meaning of fuse current rating for fuse holder

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Does anybody know what the 1/10 meaning is in the current rating description for a fuse holder?
1/10-30A 600V
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11/10-30600V DC/600V ACScrew Terminals35Covered Terminals
11/10-30600V DC/600V ACScrew Terminals35Covered Terminals, Blown-Fuse Indicator
 
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Should be capable of holding a 0.1-30A fuse. Example description below from https://www.elliottelectric.com/P/Item/EDN/BC6032SQ/

1/10-30A 600V 2P SCR. Conn. Class CC Fuse Block
Fuse Block, Standard; Thermoplastic Body; 2 Pole; Class CC Fuse; Fuse Voltage Rating 600 V; Fuse Current Rating 0.1 to 30 Ampere; Screw With Quick Connect Terminal; Clip Bright Tin Plated Bronze; Approval Ul, Csa 6225-01; Bussmann[R] Brand; BC Model
 
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... so why would a fuse have a minimum current rating?
 
Most likely so when someone uses it they do not think that is it ONLY good for the 30A fuse.
 
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Guineafowl said:
... so why would a fuse have a minimum current rating?

The individual fuse does not have a minimum current rating. This manufacturer only makes fuses to fit this holder in the range of 0.1 through 30 amps.

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