"Groovy" flat fuses VS non-groovy
I recently needed to replace a 40amp DC flat fuse between my RV battery and inverter, and had the hardest time trying to insert the spare fuse that the original owner had provided. Upon (very) close ...
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NRALIFR wrote:Eskimo007 wrote:
It's a 40A like the Maxi. Will try to add a picture to my post that clearly shows the grooves above the blades on both sides.
(cant figure out how to post pictures, says link removed)
1drv.ms/u/s!AlUCXH-477GAipJtv8NIRuvampPKpg?e=bT3pNF
1drv.ms/u/s!AlUCXH-477GAipJuc1QtvC3nggC3QQ?e=AfB3RO
I think he’s talking about the areas I’ve circled, guys.
The replacement fuse doesn’t appear to have those same “grooves”, and if the device the fuse is for has a fuse socket shaped to accommodate those grooves, one without the grooves ain’t goin in!
:):)
OK I take back my comments about the groves on the blades where it contacts the socket.
there are lots of mfg of these fuses anymore, and some are of questionable quality. IIRC harbor freight had to recall a bunch for safety issues.
first thing i would do is look at a bussman or littlefuse brand and see what they look like and if they fit.
