Fuse for Digital Multimeter

[ocular]

Need to replace the 10A fuse on my el cheapo Digitech QM1535 Multimeter
(from Jaycar). It is not the usual 3AG or M205 size.

The fuse is 1/4 x 1" ceramic 250V 10A ferrule style.

Jaycar don't have them.

Anyone suggest a suitable replacement for this multimeter

Farnell has a Bussmann TDC180 10A which is a fast/medium blow fuse which
is the type that fits into those pommie plugs.

There is also a TDC600 10A on the Buzzmann data sheet that meets UL
specs, not sure if I can source it here in OZ

from Brisbane.

 

[Phil Allison]

"ocular" <
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Need to replace the 10A fuse on my el cheapo Digitech QM1535 Multimeter
(from Jaycar). It is not the usual 3AG or M205 size.
The fuse is 1/4 x 1" ceramic 250V 10A ferrule style.
Jaycar don't have them.
Anyone suggest a suitable replacement for this multimeter

** Something made by Fluke ......

Farnell has a Bussmann TDC180 10A which is a fast/medium blow fuse which
is the type that fits into those pommie plugs.

** That has a max 6000 amp breaking current so will be fine.

Slo-blow types would be better and last longer - but at the $0.51
each price buy a few.





............. Phil

 

[Arpit]

Don't get lazy and use household fuse wire. I once used on a very
cheap multimeter somehousehold fusewire as a quick replacement. WHen
it blew, the molten metal sprayed all over the circuit board. Guess
thats one sign i need to get a clamp meter

On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 00:17:10 +1000, ocular <ocular@at_powerup.com.au>
wrote:

Need to replace the 10A fuse on my el cheapo Digitech QM1535 Multimeter
(from Jaycar). It is not the usual 3AG or M205 size.

The fuse is 1/4 x 1" ceramic 250V 10A ferrule style.

Jaycar don't have them.

Anyone suggest a suitable replacement for this multimeter

Farnell has a Bussmann TDC180 10A which is a fast/medium blow fuse which
is the type that fits into those pommie plugs.

There is also a TDC600 10A on the Buzzmann data sheet that meets UL
specs, not sure if I can source it here in OZ

from Brisbane.

 

[KLR]

On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 00:17:10 +1000, ocular <ocular@at_powerup.com.au>
wrote:

Need to replace the 10A fuse on my el cheapo Digitech QM1535 Multimeter
(from Jaycar). It is not the usual 3AG or M205 size.

The fuse is 1/4 x 1" ceramic 250V 10A ferrule style.

Jaycar don't have them.

Anyone suggest a suitable replacement for this multimeter

I had the same problem with my Fluke 87 meter. Fortunately Haymans

had the fuse needed.

Farnell has a Bussmann TDC180 10A which is a fast/medium blow fuse which
is the type that fits into those pommie plugs.

Im sure it will work.

The main reason for the use of the ceramic fuse body is that its a
fast blow fuse - and the ceramic will withstand the force of the
explosion of the fuse wire blowing - and wont explode as easily as
glass will. This prevents molten metal flying around where it can
cause injury, damage or start a fire.

Even in the most violent situations - A ceramic body will tend to
crack and stay in relatively large pieces rather than shatter into
small parts and fly everywhere like glass.

Some of these fuses are sand filled as well - to provide further
protection.

There is also a TDC600 10A on the Buzzmann data sheet that meets UL
specs, not sure if I can source it here in OZ

from Brisbane.

 

[Eric]

I used a 10 amp house hold fuse wire running inside heat shrink tubing.


"Arpit" <DONTSPAMMEF00Lneko4@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:rh1bovkspm4rdqsnfpai1vjtnc9svtrpd6@4ax.com...
: Don't get lazy and use household fuse wire. I once used on a very
: cheap multimeter somehousehold fusewire as a quick replacement. WHen
: it blew, the molten metal sprayed all over the circuit board. Guess
: thats one sign i need to get a clamp meter
:
: On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 00:17:10 +1000, ocular <ocular@at_powerup.com.au>
: wrote:
:
: >Need to replace the 10A fuse on my el cheapo Digitech QM1535 Multimeter
: >(from Jaycar). It is not the usual 3AG or M205 size.
: >
: >The fuse is 1/4 x 1" ceramic 250V 10A ferrule style.
: >
: >Jaycar don't have them.
: >
: >Anyone suggest a suitable replacement for this multimeter
: >
: >Farnell has a Bussmann TDC180 10A which is a fast/medium blow fuse which
: >is the type that fits into those pommie plugs.
: >
: >There is also a TDC600 10A on the Buzzmann data sheet that meets UL
: >specs, not sure if I can source it here in OZ
: >
: >from Brisbane.
:

 

[Phil Allison]

"Eric" <some1@clare.co.nz>

I used a 10 amp house hold fuse wire running inside heat shrink tubing.

** I suppose you use newspaper in the dunny too.



............... Phil

 

[ocular]

In article <3f87cdbb$0$4870$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au>,
philallison@optusnet.com.au says...

"Eric" <some1@clare.co.nz


I used a 10 amp house hold fuse wire running inside heat shrink tubing.



** I suppose you use newspaper in the dunny too.



.............. Phil




I am on a tight budget and just use a handful of spinifex or gum

leaves.

 

[Allan]

The main reason for the use of the ceramic fuse body is that its a
fast blow fuse - and the ceramic will withstand the force of the
explosion of the fuse wire blowing - and wont explode as easily as
glass will. This prevents molten metal flying around where it can
cause injury, damage or start a fire.

What the explosion of a gase fuse, INSIDE the mulitmeter is SO serve that
the molten metal will melt throught the Meter case and injure the operator!
I think you are a little mistaken.

Even in the most violent situations - A ceramic body will tend to
crack and stay in relatively large pieces rather than shatter into
small parts and fly everywhere like glass.

Some of these fuses are sand filled as well - to provide further
protection.

There is also a TDC600 10A on the Buzzmann data sheet that meets UL
specs, not sure if I can source it here in OZ

from Brisbane.

 

[Brian Goldsmith]

"Allan" <allan@net.com> wrote

What the explosion of a gase fuse, INSIDE the mulitmeter is SO serve
that
the molten metal will melt throught the Meter case and injure the
operator!
I think you are a little mistaken.



*** WTF???
Brian Goldsmith.