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bigdog · 05-18-2007, 08:49 AM

Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions, much appreciated !

The Fuse Holder is "trashed" and must be replaced !
I do have a few questions/responses as follows:

Skipper of Sea Que
Correct, good guess ! The fuse cap is was indeed "welded" to the
metal contact inside the holder.

RobMAc
You suggested soldering the fuse wires together, then using
shrink-wrap to cover solder joint. Great idea ! Using a "lighter" to
shrink the plastic cover, not a good idea, as fuse is located near gas tank
and gas fumes are prevalent. Can you say "KABOOM" !
Do you have something against using "Butt Connectors" for repair?
This was my "plan of attack".

Aquadeziac:
You suggested using a "Blade Type" fuse holder ? Not familiar with this
type? Can you describe, and are they "water-proof" ?
You also stated, that if used, I probably wouldn't ever have to replace?
Are they that good ?

Thanks again folks, you recommendations have been invaluable !

05-18-2007, 08:49 AM	#8
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,449 Thanks: 345 Thanked 119 Times in 96 Posts	In-Line Fuse holder Problem Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions, much appreciated ! The Fuse Holder is "trashed" and must be replaced ! I do have a few questions/responses as follows: Skipper of Sea Que Correct, good guess ! The fuse cap is was indeed "welded" to the metal contact inside the holder. RobMAc You suggested soldering the fuse wires together, then using shrink-wrap to cover solder joint. Great idea ! Using a "lighter" to shrink the plastic cover, not a good idea, as fuse is located near gas tank and gas fumes are prevalent. Can you say "KABOOM" ! Do you have something against using "Butt Connectors" for repair? This was my "plan of attack". Aquadeziac: You suggested using a "Blade Type" fuse holder ? Not familiar with this type? Can you describe, and are they "water-proof" ? You also stated, that if used, I probably wouldn't ever have to replace? Are they that good ? Thanks again folks, you recommendations have been invaluable !