Main fuse idea?

[Metalman]

I have had trouble with the main fuse blowing or melting a couple of times over the years and it seems to be a pretty crappy fuse holder in an exposed position of the car. So I was thinking of swapping it for something more modern like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221271392053?_trksid=p20...
Any opinions on weather it is a good or bad idea? If not then I'll be changing the main fuse and four rear fuses for something similar to this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151223829748?_trksid=p20...
Corrosion shouldn't effect the contacts like it does on the fuses we have fitted as standard and it looks a lot more robust. Again, any thoughts?

[Adrian W]

I like that, only downside I can think off is it going off when going over bumps.

[Metalman]

Adrian W said:

I like that, only downside I can think off is it going off when going over bumps.

That's true, hadn't thought of it like that. I think I'll get one ordered and see how it goes as I hate the standard blade fuse. It looks pretty decent and waterproof so should be a better option I hope.

[F.C.]

Blade style breakers here:

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/fuses-sockets-circui...

[andygtt]

Ive never blown the main fuse on my car is yours still an 80amp?

Ive actually just added another one as the way mine was wired from standard the current could bypass the fuse... made no sense so Ive added a new one a few inches from the new batteries and just before the low voltage disconnect device I have fitted that cuts the batteries if voltage drops too low, meaning I will always be able to start the car even if I leave the lights on

[Metalman]

F.C. said:

Blade style breakers here:

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/fuses-sockets-circui...

Thanks but I'm trying to do away with the push-in type fuse because it tends to corrode and cause the fuse to melt, I think the bolt-in type is a much better solution.

[Metalman]

andygtt said:

Ive never blown the main fuse on my car is yours still an 80amp?

Ive actually just added another one as the way mine was wired from standard the current could bypass the fuse... made no sense so Ive added a new one a few inches from the new batteries and just before the low voltage disconnect device I have fitted that cuts the batteries if voltage drops too low, meaning I will always be able to start the car even if I leave the lights on

Mine didn't blow it melted, which wouldn't have been a problem as I carry spares but the fuse holder had also melted so it was impossible to fix. Lucky for me I found a nearby halfords and I bought all the tools to get it going again. I did blow the main fuse (think it's 60a not 80a?) once on my first car but that was down to the previous owners dodgy alternator connection, I was at silverstone and the battery to alternator cable broke and hit the chassis making the fuse pop fifteen mins before the end. I was NOT popular that day lol.

[andygtt]

It's definatelly a 80amp on mine.... I broke it in half removing it.

Bit of a worry that yours has melted as it's not near heat... Wouldn't have thought having a lower amp fuse would melt the housing? Maybe yours is wired in strangely as mine was?

[GTO600]

Move it inside Jason - end of problems.

[patsrocket]

[quote=GTO600]Move it inside Jason - end of problems.
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Very nice,Looks great!

[Metalman]

andygtt said:

It's definatelly a 80amp on mine.... I broke it in half removing it.

Bit of a worry that yours has melted as it's not near heat... Wouldn't have thought having a lower amp fuse would melt the housing? Maybe yours is wired in strangely as mine was?

I checked and as usual your right, it is a 80a. With mine it was mainly the fuse holder that melted and the fuse fell apart. This I think it due to corrosion in the fuse holder meaning theres not enough contact between the fuse and fuse holder causing a high resistance and melting everything. Not much fun when it happens on a roundabout.

[Metalman]

GTO600 said:

Move it inside Jason - end of problems.

As good as that looks I prefer to keep as much luggage space in the car as possible, I have thought about it though. I must admit that doesn't look messy like I imagined it to be, good work!