50 amp blade fuse holder with screw terminals for 4 awg?

john&bet wrote:

MrWizard wrote:
the ony 'screw terminals' that are good are 'terminal blocks' where the wire is inserted in a hole
great for residential and industrial buildings

but they leave the wire exposed to air, dc power in RV's the connections around batteries or moisture 'corrode'

and just sticking a wire under a screw head is a 'not so good idea'

But you still have the ring and screw exposed to the elements and corrosion. I have seen it to many times.

mapguy wrote:
Blue Sea stuff is good quality. I also like VTE stuff. VTE does not have a similar fuse block as the BS 5006. GenuineDealZ is a very reliable web seller, too (the link posted)
https://www.vtewarehouse.com/index.php

MrWizard wrote:
the ony 'screw terminals' that are good are 'terminal blocks' where the wire is inserted in a hole
great for residential and industrial buildings

but they leave the wire exposed to air, dc power in RV's the connections around batteries or moisture 'corrode'

and just sticking a wire under a screw head is a 'not so good idea'

rerod wrote:
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I didn't realize adhesive lined shrink wrap even existed.

Regardless, This forum always motivates me to do my best with what I have, so Iv decided to buy the copper crimp ring terminals and solder them on after tinning.

Does Blue Sea produce top shelf products? I like the looks of the 5006 MAXI Fuse Block.

mapguy wrote:


You asked......and we answered.

Agree about the wire block quality found in the car stereo biz.

Shrink fit Vs. adhesive lined shrink fit -understand your comment if in regards to unlined shrink fit.

rerod wrote:

MrWizard wrote:

and just sticking a wire under a screw head is a 'not so good idea'

Really? You've seen a 4 gauge wire wrapped around a screw?

Id have to see the test numbers to be convinced crimped is significantly better, because the good screw terminals with a hole (some even have a tongue under the screw) put allot of pressure on the wire and rebuildable and visual is a plus for me. That's why I'm trying to find a well built fuse block. Not some Chinese junker which strips out when I tighten it the second time.

Yea, the Noalax has been in my tool box for 30 years and wires I treated back then still are corrosion free. couple three.

You guys think shrink wrap seals a compression connection from the elements? Iv pulled apart a few motorcycle shrink wrapped crimped connections and seen more which were flaky and green causing lots of problems. I would have to say shrink wrap only protects from a short but holds moisture inside if it gets wet.

Want the best? solder it.