Doh! I've managed to blow the Main 12v fuse.

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As per title,

I've managed to blow the main fuse on the van.

Question. Is this a Caravan/Motorhome specific item or will an Electrical Wholesalers sell them?
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Unlucky Derek. :(

I got mine from an auto electrical supplier, for the installation of my Battery to Battery charger. I'm sure a Motor Factor may also be a source. What amperage should the blade fuse be?

I doubt you'll get them a an Electrical Wholesalers, ie, 12/24v specific.

Good luck sorting it,

Jock. :)
 
JockandRita said:
Unlucky Derek. :(

I got mine from an auto electrical supplier, for the installation of my Battery to Battery charger. I'm sure a Motor Factor may also be a source. What amperage should the blade fuse be?

I doubt you'll get them a an Electrical Wholesalers, ie, 12/24v specific.

Good luck sorting it,

Jock. :)
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Thanks Happy with that. We're lucky to have one in our town.

Funny that. I blew the bl&&dy thing taking out a Battery to Battery. My fault. Schoolchild error (can't blame schoolBOYS these days)
At the mo. I don't know the amperage.
 
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Emmit said:
Thanks Happy with that. We're lucky to have one in our town.
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(y)

Do you know what capacity blade fuse you will need Derek, ie, 50A +/- ?

BTW, can I ask what caused it to blow in the first place? ;)

Cheers,

Jock. :)
 
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If you can't find the capacity go for the lowest rated one that fit's
They are there to protect the battery and unless there is a short there shouldn't be much load on them
I'm assuming you shorted out the battery somewhere in the circuit
Auto factors should have them

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Back again,

As said, schoolchild error. Removing a cable and 'forgot' I had only disconnected at one end. The live end managed to earth to the seat base.

The motor factors didn't have, but could order. They suggested a local hardware Arkwrights but they didn't have (don't laugh, this Hardware shop sells everything from a screw to a wedding dress. I jest not.)
I then went to 'my garage' as they gave me a right bo!!ocking for not going to them in the past when I needed a lamp.
They didn't have one so it was back to the Factors who have one on order for me and it will be here on Monday. No dramas.
 
pappajohn said:
A car audio specialist will have them.
Deaf kids fitting 1500watt speakers and amplifiers need them.
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John,
You live on the front line at "The Dark Side of the Moon"
We live in Cornwall. Nuff said.

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Garfields said:
If you can't find the capacity go for the lowest rated one that fit's
They are there to protect the battery and unless there is a short there shouldn't be much load on them
I'm assuming you shorted out the battery somewhere in the circuit
Auto factors should have them
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Too damn right I did! (See above)
 
Garfields said:
If you can't find the capacity go for the lowest rated one that fit's
They are there to protect the battery and unless there is a short there shouldn't be much load on them
I'm assuming you shorted out the battery somewhere in the circuit
Auto factors should have them
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It is to protect the cables not the battery.

Looks like a midi fuse.

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St3v3 said:
I can't be sure from the photo as no scale, but it looks like a midi fuse. Normally they have plastic around that has the rating on. Like:

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Thankyou. 'Our' fuse didn't have the plastic so I've assumed 50amps. Prior to going out shopping I did send a message off to someone off EBay because like you have found, there was no scale on the photo but the lady at the factors knew what was needed.
EBay £1.60 Factors £1.09 Win Win.
 
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Lenny HB said:
It is to protect the cables not the battery.

Looks like a midi fuse.

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The battery is likely to go bang before the cables melt
Splitting hairs anyway the fuse was there and did what it was designed for so all good :giggle:
 
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Garfields said:
The battery is likely to go bang before the cables melt
Splitting hairs anyway the fuse was there and did what it was designed for so all good :giggle:
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Nope, a dead short on the battery is capable of hundreds of amps burst, well beyond the cable can carry. It will melt 2” of 35mm2 copper within a split of a second. Please don’t try it. Fuse is there to protect the cable as Lenny said. Not the battery.

12v planet sell midi’s and are fast delivery.
 
Looks like a Strip Link Fuse. They come in various values from 30 to 100A. I think the fuseholder will take a Midi fuse instead. You'd have to look at what the cable is supplying to work out the amps value. I'd guess 50A if it's supplying standard habitation stuff.
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Strip link fuses used for protecting larger current circuits in automotive, marine and leisure applications. Available in current ratings from 30A to 100A.
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The fuseholder looks like one of these:
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Midi/Strip Link Fuse Holder

Single midi/strip link fuse holder with protective cover. Fuse & cable are secured via 2 x M5 studs. Cable size for this holder is 16mm² max.
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Emmit said:
They didn't have one so it was back to the Factors who have one on order for me and it will be here on Monday. No dramas.
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TBH I would have ordered two.
(Then you'll never need the spare ;) ).

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always carry a full st of fuses including the special ones
 
He meant a gearbox, just the box folded up. The gear is left at home cos it’s heavy.
 
Emmit said:
John,
You live on the front line at "The Dark Side of the Moon"
We live in Cornwall. Nuff said.
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When I had a smallholding in West Cornwall I needed a pair of gate hinges. The ironmonger only had one hinge so said he'd order another one as: "This one's been on the shelf for ages but there's no call for 'em".
I didn't bother to enlighten him that it was probably because there isn't much call for just one hinge.

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Try these
 

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Get a 12V circuit breaker instead of a fuse. They come in a variety af amperages and it can be reset in seconds should you trip it out. Google 12V circuit breakers.
 
Finale to this.
Collected the fuse today

I can sleep easy for ever. Spriddler said 'Get two'. The blister pack contained two fuses so it will NEVER??? blow again.
(until I earth a live cable)
 
mikejtaylor21 said:
Get a 12V circuit breaker instead of a fuse. They come in a variety af amperages and it can be reset in seconds should you trip it out. Google 12V circuit breakers.
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Ordinarily I would have done that But there a very good reason that I won't.
 

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