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hobogato
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 12:48 PM
lightning storm blew the fuse on my chiller and it was the last one i had, so i need to borrow or buy one from someone who has an extra until i can find more locally or have some sent to me.

it is for a 1 horse aqua chill, it is the small round 15 A 25O V fuse that is 5mm diameter and 2O mm long

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SA-DSM
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 12:58 PM
Have you checked Radio shack by HEB. They might have it.
Ping
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 01:08 PM
Home depot and Lowes have them. I have had to purchase several for my Seio controller.
captexas
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 02:01 PM
Radio Shack is the best place. I went there to find a replacement thermal fuse for my microwave when it went out recently. Only $2.99 for a pack of 4.
hobogato
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 02:14 PM
checked radio shack, HD, lowes

no luck.
txstateunivreefer
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 02:19 PM
altex might have one i dont know if yall have a frys electronics
hobogato
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 02:34 PM
called altex.

called frys in austin.

no luck.
JimD
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 03:10 PM
Aluminum foil? lol.... I really suggest good quality surge protectors for all critical devices. Can you get a pic of the old fuse? For some reason manufacturers design their products to use unique to parts so that you have to go to them to get replacement parts.
hobogato
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 03:30 PM
it looks just like the old style barrel fuses from cars only smaller. you know, the ones with glass in the middle and metal ends. i guess i will just have to order some from coralife.
Bill S
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 03:47 PM
I've had trouble finding them for my lighting too... And those were only 6 amp. Ace, I'd suggest ordering a bunch to have on hand. Then, you'll never need them again. I can't figure out why these manufacturers continue to use hard to find fuses.
JimD
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 04:03 PM
I can't figure out why these manufacturers continue to use hard to find fuses.

manufacturers design their products to use unique to parts so that you have to go to them to get replacement parts.

Simple...
Bill S
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 04:20 PM
Jim, for a FUSE?? That's stupid. A product like a chiller or lighting doesn't work for a week waiting for a FUSE???
tomanero
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 04:21 PM
Ace,

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102754

Other ways to get it
In store:
"Available at most stores, find it near you" is a link to enter your zip

It showed a few stores had it "in stock" in Austin when I entered my zip so if you can't find it there let me know and I'll call the Austin stores near me.

Steve
JimD
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 04:35 PM
Jim, for a FUSE?? That's stupid. A product like a chiller or lighting doesn't work for a week waiting for a FUSE???

lol, I agree, it is stupid! But they still do it. Thats why do it yourself projects are so popular, we're always looking for a way to bypass the expensive alternatives.
captexas
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 08:31 PM
Might call around tomorrow to some appliance repair parts places. There is Appliance Parts Depot off of Broadway. Or some air conditioning parts places.
Bill S
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 08:43 PM
That's a good thought, Chris.
LoneStar
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 08:49 PM
Or try Atex Electronics. I believe their off of Broadway now.
hobogato
Sun, 15th Jul 2007, 09:25 PM
ok, felipe saved the day! he got in touch with a customer of his who had the same problem as me a while back with the same chiller, and they loaned me a two fuses until i can get some. the kicker is, they talked to the guy at coralife, and he told them that the chiller should be run with a 20 amp fuse, not a 15 - the chillers were sold with the wrong fuses. the only store that carries them (according to the coralife guy) is one in Connecticut! ill be ordering some from them tomorrow.
tomanero
Mon, 16th Jul 2007, 06:41 AM
So if you were not around and your chiller blew the fuse and your tank went up to 90 degrees would coralife replace your loses? Yeah, right.
5.0Stang
Mon, 16th Jul 2007, 09:20 AM
Man go figure with cora-life i was about to say if you cant find one throw a in-line fuse holder till you do :P ive dont that too many times! easy quick fix! just gotta remember to change it!
hobogato
Mon, 16th Jul 2007, 09:30 AM
i thought about it, but it is still under warranty, and i was trying to avoid voiding it.
Kamilek
Wed, 1st Aug 2007, 04:05 PM
ok, felipe saved the day! he got in touch with a customer of his who had the same problem as me a while back with the same chiller, and they loaned me a two fuses until i can get some. the kicker is, they talked to the guy at coralife, and he told them that the chiller should be run with a 20 amp fuse, not a 15 - the chillers were sold with the wrong fuses. the only store that carries them (according to the coralife guy) is one in Connecticut! ill be ordering some from them tomorrow.

Ace,

Thanks for the contact info to:

Cables & Connectors
2307 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, Ct. 06111
(860) 665-9904
Fax (860) 665-9993

http://www.cablesandconnectors.com/

You win the prize 8) : http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701