[Milsurplus] BC-375 HV fuses needed

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I started to query that as well.  In addition to the voltage rating, it 
matters whether the fuse is breaking AC or DC.  The Picofuse is rated 125 
volts, which is almost certainly 125 VAC.  In the BD-77 you're dealing with 
around 1000 VDC.

In a message dated 09/12/2011 18:29:29 PM Central Daylight Time, 
garypewitt at centurytel.net writes: 
> I'm not trying to be a wise a** but would that work at high voltage?  I 
> thought high voltage fuses were -large- to prevent arc over when they 
> blow.  Some are even packed with sand for that purpose.  Please correct 
> me if I'm wrong.  It won't be the first time.    73  Gary  N9ZSV
> 
> 
> 
> On 9/12/2011 6:23 AM, David Stinson wrote:
> >I have a couple of these HV F-12 fuses I put in a vice
> >and ran a long drill bit through the center of them.
> >I inserted one of the Littlefuse Pico-fuses like this:
> >http://www.talonix.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=8421
> >with the wire pigtails and soldered to the end bells.
> >Works good.  They cost about a buck apiece.
> 

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