Fuse tweezers pah!

JIMMY JEEP · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:14 pm

Had to change fuse to front cigarette lighter today ,went to use the tweezers clipped inside fusebox cover, words fail me i've never seen such a useless item in all my days . Did they put them in there for a laugh .Bring out the long nose pliers and launch that useless lump of plastic.

Pote · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:43 pm

JIMMY JEEP wrote:

Had to change fuse to front cigarette lighter today ,went to use the tweezers clipped inside fusebox cover, words fail me i've never seen such a useless item in all my days . Did they put them in there for a laugh .Bring out the long nose pliers and launch that useless lump of plastic.

You didn't know? those are only for the GF/Wife's eyebrow maintenance....they're just stored in the fuse box. LOL :shock:

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:09 pm

I had to replace a fuse also. The little lump of plastic went by by! BTW, I replaced the fuse with one that has a LED that lights up when the fuse blows. That will make it easy to a blown fuse!

Terry

Dje Ryu · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:24 pm

When is someone going to develop 12V breakers?

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:52 pm

I bought one of those mini fuse kits that came with a new pair of fuse pullers. Much better than that farctory garbage they include inside the fuse panel. I've also got a set of small needle nose pliers that I carry in my Jeep duffle to use if the fuse is really giving me fits.

JIMMY JEEP · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:09 pm

Fulltimer were'd ya get those fuses from? they sound pretty good

JeepBeat · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:36 pm

Yeah "FullTimer" where did you buy the puller that lights up when you have a blown fuse?? It sure would be easier than fumbling over all the fuses to locate the right one.

David Jr · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:22 pm

Dje Ryu wrote:

When is someone going to develop 12V breakers?

They exist, you just have to look.

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:43 pm

I got a package of assorted values from a locale auto parts shop. I don't remember the name of them but tomorrow I'll be in there again so I'll post the name and cost.

Terry

Albert · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:45 pm

Dje Ryu wrote:

When is someone going to develop 12V breakers?

Neat idea. I never thought of it but why not??

Guest · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:10 pm

Albert wrote:

Dje Ryu wrote:

When is someone going to develop 12V breakers?

Neat idea. I never thought of it but why not??

Because the fuse is cheaper to replace. If a fuse blew once, unless you correct what caused it to blow, it'll blow again. and again. and again.

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:14 pm

Albert wrote:

Dje Ryu wrote:

When is someone going to develop 12V breakers?

Neat idea. I never thought of it but why not??

You mean like this?

http://www.wiringproducts.com/index1.html

Quote:

ATC Circuit Breakers
ATC fuse replacement circuit breakers available in auto reset, modified reset, and manual reset.

Tired of replacing fuses? These single pole thermal circuit breakers are designed as replacements for ATC or ATO style fuses. Type 1 auto reset will cycle the circuit breaker until the overload condition is removed. Type 2 modified reset will keep the circuit breaker open until the overload condition is removed. Type 3 manual reset thermal non-cycling circuit breakers will remain tripped until the operator resets them by pushing a button located on the breaker. Manufactured by Cooper Bussman.

I guess if you use the type one, the thing will just keep goin click. Click. Click. Click..... until something burns up!

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:22 pm

Also, they have the light up fuses:

Quote:

Smart Glow fuses
The worst part of taking care of a blown fuse is finding the fuse that is blown! The Smart Glow fuse lights up when it blows, telling you right away if the fuse is good ro bad. No more need to plug and unplug fuses to find the bad one. If your time is valuable, you will be glad you spent a little extra for the Smart Glow fuse. Available in MINI, ATC, and MAXI Styles

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