"Bob Wilson" wrote in message
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On 1/17/2016 9:57 AM, gareth wrote:
Can anybody identify a source of sockets for automotive blade fuses, for
it seems to be a good idea to insert same in the power leads currently
being powerpoled?


I know of good places in the states, but I think that would not be too
useful for you. But in latest issue of QST, I think it was, someone
pointed out that PowerPoles side by side fit those fuses. Not a long-term
solution but something to remember for special situations.
Bob W, WA9D

I just tried that. While the distance between the PPs is the rigt length,
the thickness of the blade part of the fuse is no where near thick enough to
make contact. The blade would have to several times thicker to make contact
and not fall out. I guess in a pinch something could be put in to take up
the space, but probably not a good idea.

I have ordered some of the inline fuse connectors from the Ebay China
stores. Not sure how long it would take Garth to get them, but usually 2 to
3 weeks for me in the states. If ordering fuse holders that are not the
blade type, one has to check the deminisions of the holders for the glass
type. Seems there are 2 basic sizes, the 3AG and a smaller one that is
probably the metric size.