From: everette (194cbteng@bellsouth.net)
Date: Sun Dec 21 2003 - 15:49:19 PST
I was having trouble with fuse failure in a line that controlled small 12V
motor, transformer and solenoid valve, mechanic from factory where unit was
built took the "in-line" fuse out -- the little tube with metal ends fuse
with element inside that has been in use for years. He replaced it with
what he called a "slow blow" fuse line. Short piece of wire with plug in
center for these fuses. My Chevy truck uses same kind of fuse in its under
dash fuse block, two flat contacts held in piece plastic, various ratings
and color coded.
Do not know if is kind your auto shop man was talking about.
Everette
----- Original Message -----
From: "GOTaM35" <GOTaM35@joetrapp.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 7:38 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] In tank fuel pump fuse
> I took one of my fuses to an auto shop and they told me it was a slow blow
> fuse. I would have to get such a fuse at an electronics shop. You just
> don't see them in automotive applications. He said I could use a few amp
> higher fuse and probably get by. I am familiar with slow blow fuses as
used
> in the heating and cooling industry and it is my understanding that wont
> blow easily. I guess they will hold up under a surge better but still
blow
> if the unit is drawing higher amps for a period of time?
>
> If anyone finds a good source for these buggers, let us know. I would
like
> a couple myself. Been meaning to check with Radio Shack for the last
year.
>
> Joe Trapp
>
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