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Fuse help please

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xxl
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Posted by xxl on Monday, December 9, 2013 4:27 PM

what about this one?

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103755&znt_campaign=Category_CMS&znt_source=CAT&znt_medium=RSCOM&znt_content=CT2032234

 

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Posted by zstripe on Thursday, December 5, 2013 12:19 PM

The bottom one, without the leads.

Cheers, Drinks

Frank

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Posted by xxl on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 7:44 PM
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Posted by MarineBoar on Friday, November 29, 2013 7:25 PM

This link may help you identify your fuse, I hope Smile  http://www.littelfuse.com/products/fuses.aspx

 

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Posted by Seamonster on Friday, November 29, 2013 9:45 AM

xxl

Has 7.5 amps and 250V.  Also would it be a slow blow or fast blow?   I dont understand why lionel dosnt post the exact specs on the instructions.    I guses they figure fuses last for ever.

 

A fast blow fuse has a straight wire element which might still have the ends visible after blowing.  A slow blow fuse has what looks like a coiled spring at one end of the element which should still be visible after blowing.  Fuses come in different sizes (diameters and lengths) so take the old one with you when you go shopping to ensure you get the right physical size.

 

..... Bob

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I reject your reality and substitute my own. (Adam Savage)

Resistance is not futile--it is voltage divided by current.

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Posted by Soo Line fan on Thursday, November 28, 2013 8:55 PM

Auto Zone, Napa, Advanced Auto, etc will have it. Thats just a standard fuse. Cars of the 70s and prior had them.

Jim

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Posted by xxl on Thursday, November 28, 2013 8:31 PM

Has 7.5 amps and 250V.  Also would it be a slow blow or fast blow?   I dont understand why lionel dosnt post the exact specs on the instructions.    I guses they figure fuses last for ever.

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Posted by maxman on Thursday, November 28, 2013 7:24 PM

Gee, one would think that the instruction manual would provide that info.

Of course not: http://www.lionel.com/media/servicedocuments/71-2893-250.pdf

It does say that the power supply needs to have a circuit breaker of 7 amps or less.  So I guess the question would be is the purpose of the fuse to protect the downstream stuff in case the circuit breaker fails, or do you choose less than 6 amps to keep the breaker from tripping?

Did you look around the base of the fuse to see if you could read the rating there?

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Posted by Soo Line fan on Thursday, November 28, 2013 6:53 PM

It looks like a glass inline fuse, available at a auto parts store. They have a wide selection of glass fuses. I am guessing 7-10 Amps?

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Posted by zstripe on Thursday, November 28, 2013 6:50 PM

XXI,

You would have a better chance, for a reply, or help, if you would post your question, on the CTT Forums, ( Classic Toy Trains ), mainly, N-scale and HO-scalers, hang out here. Good Luck!

Cheers, Drinks

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Fuse help please
Posted by xxl on Thursday, November 28, 2013 4:44 PM

I have the lionel power cable Lionel 6-12893 PowerMaster Power Cable Adapter
My problem is my fuse blew today.   Dose anyone know what type to replace it with?    I cant find it any where.
thanks

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