Re: [MV] In tank fuel pump fuse

From: Bruce Beattie (bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu)
Date: Sun Dec 21 2003 - 07:23:05 PST


Hi Joe,
Here is a site that I found that might be usefull in locating fuses.
http://ambertravis.5u.com/fuse.html
Bruce MVPA 23824

GOTaM35 wrote:

> 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
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Amnon" <amnon@deltaforce.net>
>
> > I just noticed that the pump in the tank is not working. Took the cover
> of the
> > fuse out and the fuse is blown. (I am contemplating draining the fuel from
> it,
> > it has enough to start the engine in it :-) . Made connection between the
> posts
> > and the pump came on.
> >
> > The fuse is a 250V 2A from what I can tell. Is that the right thing
> (250V) ?
> >
> > Is there a fuse rating of the standard automotive fuses that I can use?
> What
> > rating?
>
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