Strange fuse.

[catch29]

Hi. Does anyone know where I can get 1/4"x1/2" fuse's 1 or 2 amp?. I have some old Heathkit transistor amp's with a voltage selector on the transformer incorporating such a fuse (it's either that or a paper clip!).

[ppppenguin]

That's a very strange fuse. There are (obsolete) 5/8" fuses which are 3/16" diameter. Can you re-check the measurements please. Possibly even add a photo.

[catch29]

Here's the little......

[Murphyv310]

Nothing showing

[Alistair D]

The same topic was discussed last year over on UKVRRR https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/show...p?t=169690
Alas the result was that no one knew a source of these fuses.

The only suggestion I can offer is that these combined mains selectors and fuses were very common on VOX amplifiers produced during the 1960s. There are a good few companies on the internet that offer service on vintage VOX.  Perhaps one of those might tell you what they do to replace a blown fuse.

Al

[catch29]

Thank's everyone, I've decided to bridge it and fit a fuse holder to the back of the chassis, it's on my to do list now after I have a go at a Pye 39j/h, Ekco TRG502 & Claude Cadet2 I've acquired. Maybe I'll do those after I mod' a pair of Kef Concerto's I have, might put to crossovers inside the cabinet and paint them matt black!.

[Crackle]

I think these are probably the ones you need
   

PM me and I can send you a few.

Mike

[ppppenguin]

I've learned something new today. I didn't know this size of fuse existed.

[Kalee20]

Me neither!

5/8", yes (I think), I saw them mentioned in a Home Radio catalogue. But not these.