Smith's replica gauge set

[Aladin Sane]

Ok, I understand.

 

[Shannon Boal]

If you want a fuse, put in a fuse. NEVER use a piece of wire as a "fusible link"

And yeah, there's lots out there that suggest the idea, and this EE is telling you to use a fuse instead. A fuse burns open in a closed container, a weak piece of wire melts in an environemnt it can set on fire.

Use a fuse.

A proper fuse link is a wire, having a fireproof cover, which is four gauge sizes smaller than that which it protects. They are mostly size #14, #16, and #18, for protection of wire sizes #10, #12, or #14. Most everything on the road uses them. When they burn out, they look fine, one tests them by pulling on them.

 

[loose_electron]

A proper fuse link is a wire, having a fireproof cover, which is four gauge sizes smaller than that which it protects. They are mostly size #14, #16, and #18, for protection of wire sizes #10, #12, or #14. Most everything on the road uses them. When they burn out, they look fine, one tests them by pulling on them.

Use a proper fuse.
Not a wire as a fusable link.

Unless you got 40 plus years in
electronics, aerospace safety
systems and medical device
electronics safety I am not
going to listen to you on this one.

"A wire with a fireproof cover"
Generally has not been used in most DIY situations.
This has been done in places to save
a few pennies on a fuse in commercial products yes.

Use a proper fuse.

 

[DanR]

Jerry, I wish I knew a bit more about electrical stuff. I tend to listen to the experts when they are constant in their advice. Agree about the fuses to the battery and the switch you recommended a year or more ago.

 

[Shannon Boal]

I have been helped by forum members and try to pay it forward, if I can. A team of people with diverse strengths can accomplish much.
Shall we start over?
Shannon

"Unless you got 40 plus years in
electronics, aerospace safety
systems and medical device
electronics safety I am not
going to listen to you on this one."

 

[loose_electron]

I have been helped by forum members and try to pay it forward, if I can. A team of people with diverse strengths can accomplish much.
Shall we start over?
Shannon

"Unless you got 40 plus years in
electronics, aerospace safety
systems and medical device
electronics safety I am not
going to listen to you on this one."

I have learned a lot from people on this forum about all sorts of things associated with Sunbeams. In most of those areas I am all questions and want to listen and learn. My strengths are in the electrical world. Fusable links are a cheap way to implement a fuse. When I see DIY people do this they generally don't get the "fireproof cover" part right.

 

[loose_electron]

Jerry, I wish I knew a bit more about electrical stuff. I tend to listen to the experts when they are constant in their advice. Agree about the fuses to the battery and the switch you recommended a year or more ago.

Thanks. People have opinions on all things, including me. Having so much drama over the use of a $1 fuse is beyond me.

 

[Bill Blue]

Strange you should feel that way, you created the drama.
Bill

 

[fonz]

I bought a set, but I bought ALL "mechanical". except the voltage and fuel level. seem to be fine. wish I had gotten to "Gold Face" set though.
for the price.....

 

[Shannon Boal]

I bought a nice Smith's voltmeter from Eric, looks like a step in the right direction.

 

[loose_electron]

Strange you should feel that way, you created the drama.
Bill

i have a different perspective:

I'm trying to avoid the
drama of an electrical fire.

Give that some thought,
and while you are doing it,
make sure your fire extinguisher
is properly charged.

 

[Bill Blue]

Avoid a drama and create a drama, not a real catastrophe, but don't complain about the drama YOU created just to make a point. An apology would be more appropriate than an excuse. If you insist upon an excuse, be good enough to demonstrate how a fusible link is not as safe as a fuse. Not just tell us, but demonstrate.

So yes, I don't have an EE degree and 40 years experience and I'm calling you out.

Bill

 

[Greggers]

In response to requests by several members, I’m gonna go ahead and close this thread until folks cool off a bit.