Wire Fuse

[markm]

Guys,

I was cleaning out the starboard cabinet for the winter and I accidently pulled the wire with the fuse for the bilge pump. This is the type of fuse that has a wire on both sides. The wire came out of the left side. How do I re-install that wire into the fuse holder. I am sure that there is a trick to this, as there is with eveything. If I need to get a replacement part West Marine is right around the corner.

Thanks

Mark

 

[captain's cat]

Mark, it would be easier to replace the whole shebang. Cut the wires as close as you can to the fuse holder, buy a new one with pigtails on it, strip the wires and splice it in. Best to use a crimp on connector to affix it. Make sure you use the same size fuse. You can buy an inexpensive crimping tool (like pliers) and fittings at an auto parts store, a lot cheaper than a marine store.

Charlie

 

[markm]

Thanks Charlie,

It seems pretty clear now that you explain it. WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT? 😳

It is this type of thing that makes this website worth its weight in gold

Thanks again.

Mark

 

[Stella Maris]

Mark,
One other suggestion on this, use the heat shrink wrap once you get it all put together. This will help keep moisture out.
David

 

[markm]

Thanks David, I'll do that for sure.

Mark

 

[Andrew Custis]

Just a helpful tip. Any wire connection on a boat that has a possibility of getting wet needs to either have heat shrink tubing on it or a Heat shrink connector.

You can buy the heat shrink butt connectors at any marine supply.