[Johnson] Ranger "glowing" 5763 solved/fused connector comments

[Philip Atchley]

Hi.
Another method I have used with success when I didn't want to drill a hole
for a fuseholder and didn't have a "fuse clip" is to install a GOOD quality
inline fuseholder between the hot lead and power switch.  These are the kind
that comes with a lead attached on each end.  DO NOT use the type that uses
the "blade" fuses that are designed for the 12 Volt Automotive market!  The
fuses aren't rated for line Voltage.

73 from the "Beaconeers Lair".
Phil, KO6BB

DX begins at the noise floor!
beaconeer@elite.net
Merced, Central California
37.18N  120.29W  CM97sh

----- Original Message -----

> <<I still have phobias drilling holes in chassis so I'll thing of some
other
> alternative method of installing fuses. >>
>
> Hi Cal,
>
> Most rigs have room for internal fuse holders of the clip in type under
the
> chassis.  Usually this can be accomplished by replacing an existing
mounting
> screw with one long enough to accomodate the new part.  If a fuse blows,
you are
> probably going to have to go inside anyway to fix the cause, so popping
the
> cabinet to replace the fuse would be necessary in any case.  All this can
be
> done with no new holes drilled and the rig can be easily restored to
original
> condition with no one the wiser.
>
> Be sure that the fuse is in the hot side of the line, usually the black
lead
> on a US manufactured 3 wire cord set.
>
> 73,  John,  W4AWM