Blade fuse sockets?
 

Can anybody identify a source of sockets for automotive blade fuses, for
it seems to be a good idea to insert same in the power leads currently
being powerpoled?

Blade fuse sockets?
 

On Sun, 17 Jan 2016 15:57:58 -0000, "gareth"
wrote:

Can anybody identify a source of sockets for automotive blade fuses, for
it seems to be a good idea to insert same in the power leads currently
being powerpoled?

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/62

Blade fuse sockets?
 

On 1/17/2016 9:57 AM, gareth wrote:
Can anybody identify a source of sockets for automotive blade fuses, for
it seems to be a good idea to insert same in the power leads currently
being powerpoled?


I know of good places in the states, but I think that would not be too
useful for you. But in latest issue of QST, I think it was, someone
pointed out that PowerPoles side by side fit those fuses. Not a
long-term solution but something to remember for special situations.
Bob W, WA9D

Blade fuse sockets?
 

"Rambo" wrote in message
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On Sun, 17 Jan 2016 15:57:58 -0000, "gareth"
wrote:

Can anybody identify a source of sockets for automotive blade fuses, for
it seems to be a good idea to insert same in the power leads currently
being powerpoled?

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/62


Looks good, I'll try them tomorrow

Blade fuse sockets?
 

"Bob Wilson" wrote in message
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On 1/17/2016 9:57 AM, gareth wrote:
Can anybody identify a source of sockets for automotive blade fuses, for
it seems to be a good idea to insert same in the power leads currently
being powerpoled?


I know of good places in the states, but I think that would not be too
useful for you. But in latest issue of QST, I think it was, someone
pointed out that PowerPoles side by side fit those fuses. Not a long-term
solution but something to remember for special situations.
Bob W, WA9D

I just tried that. While the distance between the PPs is the rigt length,
the thickness of the blade part of the fuse is no where near thick enough to
make contact. The blade would have to several times thicker to make contact
and not fall out. I guess in a pinch something could be put in to take up
the space, but probably not a good idea.

I have ordered some of the inline fuse connectors from the Ebay China
stores. Not sure how long it would take Garth to get them, but usually 2 to
3 weeks for me in the states. If ordering fuse holders that are not the
blade type, one has to check the deminisions of the holders for the glass
type. Seems there are 2 basic sizes, the 3AG and a smaller one that is
probably the metric size.

Blade fuse sockets?
 

On 17/01/16 19:26, Ralph Mowery wrote:

I have ordered some of the inline fuse connectors from the Ebay China
stores. Not sure how long it would take Garth to get them, but usually 2 to
3 weeks for me in the states. If ordering fuse holders that are not the
blade type, one has to check the deminisions of the holders for the glass
type. Seems there are 2 basic sizes, the 3AG and a smaller one that is
probably the metric size.

Holders for standard and mini auto/car fuses widely available on Ebay
and in places like Halfords (a UK High St store, although Halfords are
much more expensive).

Ebay ones are available with wire leads and without, from UK and Chinese
suppliers.

Maplin probably do them but, compared to Ebay, they will be expensive.


Banks of standard (and possibly mini) fuseholders are available.
Likewise, some stand fuseholders clip together to make banks.

Scotchlok fuses holders are available but I wouldn't recommend them,
other than as perhaps a temporary measure.

As a temporary fuse holder you can use a couple of 1/4" blade sockets.
I'd not use them for a long term solution but as a temporary measure
they are fine.

Blade fuse sockets?
 

"Brian Reay" wrote in message
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As a temporary fuse holder you can use a couple of 1/4" blade sockets. I'd
not use them for a long term solution but as a temporary measure they are
fine.


That's a brilliant idea, OM, and I just happen to have a box of 50 of them
left over from wiring up the Landy (must be nearly 20 years ago) for
a caravan electrics sockwt.

Just tried it out ... No reason why it shouldn't also be the long term
solution,
as you'd need those spade sockets to attach to a pukka holder anyway!

Blade fuse sockets?
 

On 17/01/2016 20:07, gareth wrote:
"Brian Reay" wrote in message
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As a temporary fuse holder you can use a couple of 1/4" blade sockets. I'd
not use them for a long term solution but as a temporary measure they are
fine.


That's a brilliant idea, OM, and I just happen to have a box of 50 of them
left over from wiring up the Landy (must be nearly 20 years ago) for
a caravan electrics sockwt.

Just tried it out ... No reason why it shouldn't also be the long term
solution,
as you'd need those spade sockets to attach to a pukka holder anyway!



ah the nice...pals

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Blade fuse sockets?
 

On Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:12:59 +0000, "Jim GM4DHJ ..."
wrote:

On 17/01/2016 20:07, gareth wrote:
"Brian Reay" wrote in message
...
As a temporary fuse holder you can use a couple of 1/4" blade sockets. I'd
not use them for a long term solution but as a temporary measure they are
fine.


That's a brilliant idea, OM, and I just happen to have a box of 50 of them
left over from wiring up the Landy (must be nearly 20 years ago) for
a caravan electrics sockwt.

Just tried it out ... No reason why it shouldn't also be the long term
solution,
as you'd need those spade sockets to attach to a pukka holder anyway!



ah the nice...pals

You see it can work!

Blade fuse sockets?
 

"Rambo" wrote in message
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On Sun, 17 Jan 2016 15:57:58 -0000, "gareth"
wrote:

Can anybody identify a source of sockets for automotive blade fuses, for
it seems to be a good idea to insert same in the power leads currently
being powerpoled?

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/62

Ta muchly, just ordered a batch of 10, should see me out!

Blade fuse sockets?
 

"Rambo" wrote in message
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On Sun, 17 Jan 2016 15:57:58 -0000, "gareth"
wrote:

Can anybody identify a source of sockets for automotive blade fuses, for
it seems to be a good idea to insert same in the power leads currently
being powerpoled?

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/62

No excuses now; arrived today!

Blade fuse sockets?
 

"gareth" wrote:
"Rambo" wrote in message
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On Sun, 17 Jan 2016 15:57:58 -0000, "gareth"
wrote:

Can anybody identify a source of sockets for automotive blade fuses, for
it seems to be a good idea to insert same in the power leads currently
being powerpoled?

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/62

No excuses now; arrived today!

Did it come with a manual? Are all pages intact?

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Blade fuse sockets?
 

gareth wrote:
Can anybody identify a source of sockets for automotive blade fuses, for
it seems to be a good idea to insert same in the power leads currently
being powerpoled?


I get them from eBay. Be careful when you check the wire size, I have gotten
some that had 3.5mm wire and came with a 30 amp fuse, that had 3.5mm OUTSIDE
diameter wire (inside they were good for about 10 amps). These are the ones
with wire leads with the fuse holder molded around it.

I keep a stock of, based on wire size, 10 amp, 20 amp and 30 amp sockets and
1,2,3,4,5,7.5,10,15,20,30 and 40 amp fuses. You can often get the 5-40 amp
fuses in a cheap package, but I had to order the 1-4 amp fuses by
individual value.

I would love to get some lower value blade fuses (1/4, 1/2 amp) but have never
seen them. This way they would fit in the same holders.

I also keep a stock of 100,200,300,400 and 500 ma wire lead fuses for
antenna projects, and 1-5,7.5 and 10 amp cartrige fuses (for older gear).

That sounds like a lot, but you can get decent ones from eBay vendors
cheaply if you don't mind the wait and uncertainty of China Post.

I personally would rather occasionally have a fuse blow when it should not
have, then have one that would never blow until the equipment being protected
went into melt down.

Geoff.



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Blade fuse sockets?
 

On 23/01/16 23:44, Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote:



I get them from eBay. Be careful when you check the wire size, I have gotten
some that had 3.5mm wire and came with a 30 amp fuse, that had 3.5mm OUTSIDE
diameter wire (inside they were good for about 10 amps). These are the ones
with wire leads with the fuse holder molded around it.


snipped for brevity

I use some of those, although I've been fortunate with the wire size.

With the wire 'tails' and a matching wire for the negative lead, they
are ideal to make 'take off' points from my 12V distribution system. One
end has crimped connectors to the distribution connector, the other
power poles.

The ones I use have the mini Blade Fuses, they are a bit neater and
compact.

With the ever increasing use of 5V for various things, I'm thinking of
adding a 5V distribution system. I may used power poles but with a
different orientation.

At the moment, I have a few of the Ebay 12V5V modules which I can
simply plug into the 12V system. However, a more 'generous' module could
supply a 5V distribution system.


There are also modules on Ebay which will step up to 19V or 16V to power
a laptop. Useful /M or if your 12V supply is battery backed in case of
mains failure. The modules are fine RFI wise, I've not noticed any
problems.