Thomas Well-known member Donor 2021 Joined Jan 23, 2009 Messages 3,726 Reaction score 75 Location Virginia Apr 30, 2010 #1 I have searched the forums and I keep seeing people say clean the fuse holders but no one ever says how. Well what is the best way to get them clean?
I have searched the forums and I keep seeing people say clean the fuse holders but no one ever says how. Well what is the best way to get them clean?
KenLayton In Memoriam Joined Dec 14, 2003 Messages 20,220 Reaction score 712 Location Olympia, Washington Apr 30, 2010 #2 I use a Dremel tool with a small wire wheel.
orion3311 Well-known member Donor 2013 VAPS Joined Nov 25, 2008 Messages 5,217 Reaction score 30 Location Blue Bell, Pennsylvania Apr 30, 2010 #3 I use the cheap harbor freight wire brush set that kinda look like toothbrushes. You can also just use steel wool. Clean the ends of the fuses too.
I use the cheap harbor freight wire brush set that kinda look like toothbrushes. You can also just use steel wool. Clean the ends of the fuses too.
OP OP Thomas Well-known member Donor 2021 Joined Jan 23, 2009 Messages 3,726 Reaction score 75 Location Virginia Apr 30, 2010 #4 Yep I am gonna bust out my dremel in the morning. I wasn't thinking about that. I also have a few brushes so it should turn out pretty nice.
Yep I am gonna bust out my dremel in the morning. I wasn't thinking about that. I also have a few brushes so it should turn out pretty nice.
dezbaz Well-known member Donor 4 years: 2011, 2013-2014, 2016 VAPS Joined Feb 22, 2008 Messages 8,889 Reaction score 529 Location Ballajura, Western Australia, Australia May 1, 2010 #5 If the holders are burnt, it is suggested they be replaced, as the mechanical properties will have changed. IE the spring tension etc. If they are not overheated then go for it
If the holders are burnt, it is suggested they be replaced, as the mechanical properties will have changed. IE the spring tension etc. If they are not overheated then go for it
KenLayton In Memoriam Joined Dec 14, 2003 Messages 20,220 Reaction score 712 Location Olympia, Washington May 1, 2010 #6 If the contacts are tarnished, the Dremel with wire wheel will clean it up. However, if the contacts are burnt, that's the time to replace the fuseholder.
If the contacts are tarnished, the Dremel with wire wheel will clean it up. However, if the contacts are burnt, that's the time to replace the fuseholder.