Discussion
I used to have the same problem with the fuse for the cooling fan in hot weather. In the end I removed the block of fuse holders and found the wiring/crimping on the back had corroded and was in poor condition resulting in it getting too hot. I had to fit an auxiliary fuse holder for it which was a higher rating and never had the problem again.
Out of curiosity what size fuse is it?
I think some cheap aftermarket fuses have thinner "blades" on then = loose fit = resistance = heat
or the bits in the fuse board it clips into could have "opened up" a little and or be corroded, again creating resistance?
If it's getting hot there must be current flowing to something
GV said:
A fuse melting usualy means there's been a short in the circuit with the fuse being incorrectly rated for what's being used...
Usually yes, but in my case the poor crimps and corrosion meant it got warm and after continual use the whole thing got hot and melted the plastic around the fuse. When I replaced it with a separate fuse holder the fan ran very very slightly faster so the old wiring wasn't capable if supplying enough current.Gassing Station | Wedges | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff