Fuses- which type?

[wreckwriter]

Anyone know which fuse type we have? I'm thinking ATO but without going and pulling one...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuse_(electrical)#Automotive_fuses

[GRRRR8]

Most GMs use mini and maxi for sure.

[TomPierce]

Actually, they are Low Profile Mini ATO

[wreckwriter]

OK, thanks much! Looking to get fuse taps for my gauges, wanted to get right ones first time.

[wreckwriter]

Shit, find the exact stuff I need for mini and for ATO, not Mini-ATO

ATO- http://www.amazon.com/Littelfuse-FHM200BP-ATO-Add-A-Circuit-Kit/dp/B000FIWAP0

MINI- http://www.amazon.com/Wirthco-30103-Tapa-Circuit-Mini/dp/B000CQI22K/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_text_b

[wreckwriter]

Shit, find the exact stuff I need for mini and for ATO, not Mini-ATO

ATO- http://www.amazon.com/Littelfuse-FHM200BP-ATO-Add-A-Circuit-Kit/dp/B000FIWAP0

MINI- http://www.amazon.com/Wirthco-30103-Tapa-Circuit-Mini/dp/B000CQI22K/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_text_b

anyone know which, if either, of these is correct?

[TomPierce]

Sorry, my post should have said Low Profile Mini instead.

I looked at all the electronics distributors I know of online, and I could not find a inline fuseholder that looked like would work.

Maybe an Aus electronics dealer might have something?

[wreckwriter]

Damn, just my luck. So you don't think the one designed for mini would work?

[todds87ss]

they are different from the GTO? It used mini.

[TomPierce]

Damn, just my luck. So you don't think the one designed for mini would work?

I think the way it works is this:

The 'minis' connect on the bottom of the leg - that is why they are taller than the 'low profiles' and the legs stick out below the plastic body.

The 'low profiles' connect on the edge of the leg - they have more plastic in between the legs for strength.

A 'low profile' won't work in a 'mini' holder because the legs are not long enough to stick in far enough to connect. A 'mini' "should" work in a 'low profile' holder since the sides of the legs are exposed, just like a 'mini'.

(Of course, I could be completely wrong. That's why we need to find a low profile holder to try it out.)

I just tried something else. I stuck a 'mini' fuse in the underhood fusebox where 'low profiles' usually go. It works fine, although it sticks up higher than the other fuses.

[Blackrider]

I paid 26 dollars for 2 10A fuses at the dealer because no one else knew what the hell they were. I would imagen they might be cheaper down their but still, 13 dollars for a fuse?

[TomPierce]

Advance Auto Parts has them - the assortment of 6 fuses was like $8 or so

[wreckwriter]

I think the way it works is this:

The 'minis' connect on the bottom of the leg - that is why they are taller than the 'low profiles' and the legs stick out below the plastic body.

The 'low profiles' connect on the edge of the leg - they have more plastic in between the legs for strength.

A 'low profile' won't work in a 'mini' holder because the legs are not long enough to stick in far enough to connect. A 'mini' "should" work in a 'low profile' holder since the sides of the legs are exposed, just like a 'mini'.

(Of course, I could be completely wrong. That's why we need to find a low profile holder to try it out.)

I just tried something else. I stuck a 'mini' fuse in the underhood fusebox where 'low profiles' usually go. It works fine, although it sticks up higher than the other fuses.

So you're thinking the mini:

http://www.amazon.com/Wirthco-30103-Tapa-Circuit-Mini/dp/B000CQI22K/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_text_b

Would probably work, just stick out more?