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Pop Out Fuse

Postby THI » Fri Aug 06, 2010 10:28 am

Where can I get pop out fuses? Are they called pop out fuses?

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Re: Pop Out Fuse

Postby clive layland » Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:34 am

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.
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Re: Pop Out Fuse

Postby Morph » Tue Aug 10, 2010 1:11 pm

Considering that they are reusable, it's worth it, especially when far away from a Midas

Looks nice too
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Re: Pop Out Fuse

Postby THI » Tue Aug 10, 2010 1:56 pm

Any idea of what these fuses / circuit breakers will cost locally?
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Re: Pop Out Fuse

Postby clive layland » Tue Aug 10, 2010 2:10 pm

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
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Re: Pop Out Fuse

Postby Lieb Liebenberg » Tue Aug 10, 2010 2:10 pm

Try this people: http://www.sparxx.co.za
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Re: Pop Out Fuse

Postby THI » Tue Aug 10, 2010 2:31 pm

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
No way!! :shock:
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Re: Pop Out Fuse

Postby ZAZU » Tue Aug 10, 2010 2:43 pm

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....
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Re: Pop Out Fuse

Postby THI » Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:22 pm

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....
You are reading my mind! Why reset if it pop the first time. Land and inspect...and much cheaper!
...still...can I cut buget if I'm up in the air...?
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Re: Pop Out Fuse

Postby Morph » Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:28 pm

Morph wrote:Considering that they are reusable, it's worth it, especially when far away from a Midas

Looks nice too
:oops: :oops: :oops: I read R instead of $,
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Re: Pop Out Fuse

Postby Stephan van Tonder » Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:48 am

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.
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Re: Pop Out Fuse

Postby THI » Fri Aug 13, 2010 9:10 am

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.
Thanks for the info, but this is what i got..
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