Where can I get pop out fuses? Are they called pop out fuses?
Thx!
Pop Out Fuse
- THI
- Pilot in Command
- Posts: 884
- Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:12 am
- Location: Potchefstroom - Noordwes
Pop Out Fuse
Thinus Enslin
Potchefstroom (FAPS)
ZU-CML
Sycamore MK1 - Hilux of the gyros
Would love a RV10 though...
Potchefstroom (FAPS)
ZU-CML
Sycamore MK1 - Hilux of the gyros
Would love a RV10 though...
- clive layland
- Pre flight checks done
- Posts: 39
- Joined: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:18 pm
- Location: FAWI
Re: Pop Out Fuse
Thinus
Are you refering to Circuit breakers rather?
You can get these from Aircraft Spruce, or order locally through Placo.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/el/ ... akers.html
http://www.placo.co.za/index.php?option ... &Itemid=36
The Klixon are the push pull type which are a little pricey @ $22 each, but they work well.
Are you refering to Circuit breakers rather?
You can get these from Aircraft Spruce, or order locally through Placo.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/el/ ... akers.html
http://www.placo.co.za/index.php?option ... &Itemid=36
The Klixon are the push pull type which are a little pricey @ $22 each, but they work well.
Re: Pop Out Fuse
Considering that they are reusable, it's worth it, especially when far away from a Midas
Looks nice too
Looks nice too
Greg Perkins
- THI
- Pilot in Command
- Posts: 884
- Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:12 am
- Location: Potchefstroom - Noordwes
Re: Pop Out Fuse
Any idea of what these fuses / circuit breakers will cost locally?
Thinus Enslin
Potchefstroom (FAPS)
ZU-CML
Sycamore MK1 - Hilux of the gyros
Would love a RV10 though...
Potchefstroom (FAPS)
ZU-CML
Sycamore MK1 - Hilux of the gyros
Would love a RV10 though...
- clive layland
- Pre flight checks done
- Posts: 39
- Joined: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:18 pm
- Location: FAWI
Re: Pop Out Fuse
Phone Placo, they will be able to quote you.
Assume they will add tax, import duties(if they apply) and mark up, so you are most likely looking at around R220 to R250 each
Assume they will add tax, import duties(if they apply) and mark up, so you are most likely looking at around R220 to R250 each
Last edited by clive layland on Tue Aug 10, 2010 2:11 pm, edited 1 time in total.
- Lieb Liebenberg
- Passed radio course
- Posts: 69
- Joined: Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:34 pm
- THI
- Pilot in Command
- Posts: 884
- Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:12 am
- Location: Potchefstroom - Noordwes
Re: Pop Out Fuse
No way!!clive layland wrote:Phone Placo, they will be able to quote you.
Assume they will add tax, import duties(if they apply) and mark up, so you are most likely looking at around R220 to R250 each

Thinus Enslin
Potchefstroom (FAPS)
ZU-CML
Sycamore MK1 - Hilux of the gyros
Would love a RV10 though...
Potchefstroom (FAPS)
ZU-CML
Sycamore MK1 - Hilux of the gyros
Would love a RV10 though...
Re: Pop Out Fuse
CB's look very professional, but are VERY expensive. For the average micro/light aircraft, rather use the normal glass fuses. Always have some spare fuses in your flight bag.
Remember, if a CB pops, or the fuse blows, DO NOT just reset the CB, or replace the fuse!! There is a reason for the interruption in the circuit. FIND THE PROBLEM.
The latest trend in airliners is that if the CB pops, don't even try to do a reset, specially in the air, and a reset should only be considered if the equipment is of vital importance. For us flying in VFR conditions, resetting a CB/changing a fuse in the air can be expensive, and outright dangerous.
Think twice, do once....
Remember, if a CB pops, or the fuse blows, DO NOT just reset the CB, or replace the fuse!! There is a reason for the interruption in the circuit. FIND THE PROBLEM.
The latest trend in airliners is that if the CB pops, don't even try to do a reset, specially in the air, and a reset should only be considered if the equipment is of vital importance. For us flying in VFR conditions, resetting a CB/changing a fuse in the air can be expensive, and outright dangerous.
Think twice, do once....
Last edited by ZAZU on Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:57 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Christo J/v Rensburg
"To be legal, you need the law;
To be just, you need a value system"
"To be legal, you need the law;
To be just, you need a value system"
- THI
- Pilot in Command
- Posts: 884
- Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:12 am
- Location: Potchefstroom - Noordwes
Re: Pop Out Fuse
You are reading my mind! Why reset if it pop the first time. Land and inspect...and much cheaper!ZAZU wrote:CB's look very professional, but are VERY expensive. For the average micro/light aircraft, rather use the normal glass fuses. Always have some spare fuses in your flight bag.
Remember, if a CB pops, or the fuse blows, DO NOT just reset the CB, or replace the fuse!! There is a reason for the interruption in the circuit. FIND THE PROBLEM.
The latest trend in airliners is that if the CB pops, don't even try to do a reset, specially in the air, and a reset should only be considered if the equipment is on vital importance. For us flying in VFR conditions, resetting a CD/changing a fuse in the air can be expensive, and outright dangerous.
Think twice, do once....
...still...can I cut buget if I'm up in the air...?
Thinus Enslin
Potchefstroom (FAPS)
ZU-CML
Sycamore MK1 - Hilux of the gyros
Would love a RV10 though...
Potchefstroom (FAPS)
ZU-CML
Sycamore MK1 - Hilux of the gyros
Would love a RV10 though...
Re: Pop Out Fuse
Morph wrote:Considering that they are reusable, it's worth it, especially when far away from a Midas
Looks nice too



Greg Perkins
- Stephan van Tonder
- Frequent Flyer
- Posts: 1376
- Joined: Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:53 pm
- Location: Kempton park / Petit
- Contact:
Re: Pop Out Fuse
or you can get them here RS Online [RSOnline.za@online.rs-components.com]
look for resetabble fuses and for the rating and voltage you want.
look for resetabble fuses and for the rating and voltage you want.
Nuts about Cheetahs. Petit is the place.
- THI
- Pilot in Command
- Posts: 884
- Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:12 am
- Location: Potchefstroom - Noordwes
Re: Pop Out Fuse
Thanks for the info, but this is what i got..Stephan van Tonder wrote:or you can get them here RS Online [RSOnline.za@online.rs-components.com]
look for resetabble fuses and for the rating and voltage you want.
- Attachments
-
- resettable fuses.jpg (5.21 KiB) Viewed 2816 times
Thinus Enslin
Potchefstroom (FAPS)
ZU-CML
Sycamore MK1 - Hilux of the gyros
Would love a RV10 though...
Potchefstroom (FAPS)
ZU-CML
Sycamore MK1 - Hilux of the gyros
Would love a RV10 though...
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests