----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger (K8RI)" <sub1@rogerhalstead.com>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 12:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Fuses
> I've noted a number of fuse holders that appear to be made of that same
> cheap thermal plastic people complain about in the mini din connectors.
> Once hot the plastic softens, the spring pushes the fuse and the holder
> gets reshaped. The same is very common with the cigarette plugs we find
> of some portable equipment and chargers.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
Agree, fuse holders are a common failure point in many of the amps that come
in here for service. I replace them with a rugged mil spec type.
Carl
KM1H
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