Hard to find

Redoverfarm · October 06, 2010, 09:52:47 PM

Recently I blew the DC fuses in my 750 watt power inverter. No problem I thought since they were the standard ATC blade fuses used in the automobile industry. To my surprise NO ONE sells a 35 amp. Everyone sells 30's but that's it. I have checked at every auto parts store in my area WV and some in VA and they can't find them. There are three in the inverter. I checked on the net and yes they say they can get them but I hate to pay $8-10 shipping on a 3- 50 cent fuses. I called the manufacturer which was "Vector" and they are no longer in buisness and was bought by Black & Decker and they have no parts only replace if they are under warranty.

muldoon · October 06, 2010, 09:57:16 PM

I would try RV places, or car stereo places if you wanted it local. If no luck, online is the way to go.
an example - http://www.shoprvparts.com/product.do?no=13392F&WT.mc_id=gb1

aside from that, tempting as it may be, don't stick a .22 in the slot.

October 06, 2010, 10:13:53 PM

Thanks Muldoon. I hit Radio Shack as well as Best Buy and they didn't have it either. Federated Auto Parts, Napa, Auto Zone, Motor Parts, VW , Chevrolet. I did see that one of the places on the net was a music store so apparently they might use them in Amps. Placed a call to them this evening and they haven't returned. BTW I checked the site you gave me and they have everything from 7-1/2 to 40 amps but skip the 35's.

MountainDon · October 06, 2010, 10:14:04 PM

a car stereo shop; one that sells the big amps that make door panels flex with the bass beat.

bayview · October 07, 2010, 02:16:40 PM

I wonder why the fuses "blew" in the first place. (?)

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October 07, 2010, 02:35:37 PM

How about using 30's and just running at 600 or so watts - or 40's and hoping that the blowout is fast and doesn't overheat the wires. [ouch]

Redoverfarm · October 07, 2010, 02:45:09 PM

Quote from: bayview on October 07, 2010, 02:16:40 PM

I wonder why the fuses "blew" in the first place. (?)

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I know how but not willing to admit it. Where is my glasses at +/-.

NM_Shooter · October 07, 2010, 02:54:16 PM

$4.37 for 10pc, free shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10X-Auto-Car-Boat-Truck-Blade-Mini-ATC-Fuse-35-amp-32V-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19bc6e5752QQitemZ110535530322QQptZLHQ5fDefaultDomainQ5f100

$9 for 25 pc, non-mini

http://cgi.ebay.com/25-PIECES-XSCORPION-35-AMP-ATC-CAR-AUTO-FUSES-FUSE-NEW-/130429685445?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e5e370ec5

Redoverfarm · October 07, 2010, 04:03:29 PM

Frank thanks a bunch. I owe you. They are on their way.

October 15, 2010, 10:49:39 AM

Well back on the hunt again. After receiving the fuses they were the "mini" style. I called the company and they do not carry the standard. I have founhd them but I don't want to pay the additional $10-12 shipping on such a small order. I am sure if I look hard enough someone should have them at a reasonable price and shipping that will not break the bank. Seems these are used alot in Audio-visual buisness in amplifiers.

ChuckinVa · October 15, 2010, 11:03:03 AM

John,
What is the measurement out side to outside on the tabs?

Redoverfarm · October 15, 2010, 11:19:00 AM

Chuck the standard fuses are 9/16" and the mini's are 7/16". Other than the size they are both rated at 35 amps. I never really checked to see if I could use the mini's in place of the standards. The thickness of the blades are a little thinner onthe mini's than the standard.

peternap · October 15, 2010, 01:48:35 PM

I think I can get them here John. I have my AV guy at Sam Ash checking now. Do you need slo blo or regular?

It won't cost you any shipping at all.

peternap · October 15, 2010, 01:56:32 PM

Found em John. The Fuse Company in Richmond has them in 5 packs.
Standard size (She measured them while I was on the phone).

I need to go into the city Monday anyway. I'll pick up a couple packs for you.

October 15, 2010, 02:07:28 PM

Hey Peter thanks for the effort. I just went ahead and ordered them off Ebay that Frank posted earlier. I have been fretting about these for the last few weeks and got tired of looking. So I got 25 for about $4.99. If they are not right I might be talking to you later. Been battling a cold or something the last few days. Not really wanting to put up with the hassel of looking anymore. BTW I got a new Toshiba laptop for my Bday. Can't get the hang of it yet. Frank put two sites up and I of course only went to the first one. Second one had them. So if you know if anyone needing 35 amp fuses let me know as I will have plenty

peternap · October 15, 2010, 02:28:17 PM

No problem. If this order doesn't pan out, let me know.
Sorry about the cold. I may be right there with you. I got caught in a rainstorm today about 50 miles from home. I'm nearly frozen.

glenn kangiser · October 15, 2010, 04:14:12 PM

Hey John, I jamb the mini ones into the big slots all of the time - I have some gate operators at a customers and they blow them often when they screw something up - The mini's will work fine in them, at least they have for me.