Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

I tried an experiment once when I needed a 1500V fuse at 15A. IIRC, a single strand from #22, which I believe is made from 7/32, will break at about 7A current. I used two strands until I could get the correct fuse. High voltage fuses are also EXPENSIVE. Current capacity for wire is easy en

RE: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

Good idea, Jim. I'll have to check that out. The problem seems to be when I talk to these fuse manufacturers is the relatively low current rating for such a high voltage (1.5 amp @ 5kv). Thanks for the idea. Rick/K5IAR Hey Rick, Something just occurred to me, wonder what kind of wire is in

Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

Solder wires onto a fuse of the correct current rating and suspend it from the end caps inside the barrel of the blown fuse. I have been using a high voltage fuse repaired in this way for years in a BC-375. Dale KW1I __ Our Main Web

Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

How about trying no rosin solder? Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa, "Real Radios Glow in the Dark" - Original Message - From: "Jim Wilhite" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:07 P

Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

Another thought, someone still supports Bauer, have you tried to email him to see what he is doing? Jim/W5JO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailm

Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

Hey Rick, Something just occurred to me, wonder what kind of wire is in fuseable links used on automobiles? If that is fuse wire, one could buy one and remove a strand or whatever you need. Auto parts stores have several different sizes of the fuseable links. Does anyone on the board know

RE: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

Thanks Bob... I did a preliminary search on Google for fuse wire, but didn't find much. I'll look a little harder. Rick/K5IAR See if you can find "FUSE WIRE"! Bob Macklin K5MYJ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mail

Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

t;kenw2dtc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 12:37 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice Ken, I have to speak up AND out *AGAINST* this methodology! A 4" piece of wire that parts somewhere in its length MAY very well DEVELOP an arc to some point of ground! I

Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

the Amateur Service" Cc: "Rick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 9:37 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice > Ken, > > I have to speak up AND out *AGAINST* this methodology! > > A 4" piece of wire that parts somewhere in its length MA

Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

Ken, I have to speak up AND out *AGAINST* this methodology! A 4" piece of wire that parts somewhere in its length MAY very well DEVELOP an arc to some point of ground! I saw just this happen when a fuse failed on a piece of equipment. My supervisor, being an EE, decided to replace the fuse

Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

" I may be able to incorporate the magnet wire inside the fuse casing and maintain the correct appearance" That might work fine Rick. 73, Ken W2DTC I use magnet wire for short circuit protection. Check photo #8: http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-hv-power-supply-page.htm 73, Ken W2DTC

RE: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

Thanks Ken. That is some beautiful work! I may be able to incorporate the magnet wire inside the fuse casing and maintain the correct appearance. 73, Rick/K5IAR Rick, I use magnet wire for short circuit protection. Check photo #8: http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-hv-power-supply-page.htm 73, Ken W

Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

"As much as I'd love to keep this original I see I will have to use something else here. Any ideas?" Rick, I use magnet wire for short circuit protection. Check photo #8: http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-hv-power-supply-page.htm 73, Ken W2DTC __ Ken Barber Middletown, NJ We

RE: [AMRadio] Fuse

Excellent! Thanks Ronnie. Rick/K5IAR These can be special ordered through mouser, allied or by your local graybar distributor Ronnie W5SUM __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://

RE: [AMRadio] Fuse

These can be special ordered through mouser, allied or by your local graybar distributor Ronnie W5SUM On Sat, 24 May 2008 19:20:08 -0700, Peter Wittenberg SR wrote > Rick, I have bought my HV fuses from my local Electrical Supply > houses. The fuses are now made by Cooper or Buss fuse. I am sur

RE: [AMRadio] Fuse

Thanks Peter. I didn't have any success at the Buss web site, but will try some electrical contractors next week. I found some 5KV at 3 amp, but that's a tad to heavy. 73, Rick/K5IAR Rick, I have bought my HV fuses from my local Electrical Supply houses. The fuses are now made by Cooper or Bus

RE: [AMRadio] Fuse

Rick, I have bought my HV fuses from my local Electrical Supply houses. The fuses are now made by Cooper or Buss fuse. I am sure you will find the fuse part number on their web page. -73- Peter K2LRC www.k2lrc.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]