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Title: The cost of fuses???
Post by: dbishopbliss on July 10, 2023, 11:29:42 am
A friend of mine needs a 3.0A 250V fuse for his amp. Local hardware store is sold out. Looking online it seems a pack of 5 costs around $6. But then you add shipping and it is another $5 to $15 depending on the site. But Amazon has a pack of 20 made by Bojack for $7 with free shipping. Generally I like to give small businesses the business, but shipping seems high for a pack of fuses. Any reason not to trust the Amazon Bojack fuses?
Title: Re: The cost of fuses???
Post by: dpm309 on July 10, 2023, 01:23:15 pm
Any Home Depots or Lowes nearby? I have purchased fuses from HD before and have had no issues with them. Also try Ace Hardware or True Value.
Title: Re: The cost of fuses???
Post by: dbishopbliss on July 10, 2023, 01:28:25 pm
Any Home Depots or Lowes nearby? I have purchased fuses from HD before and have had no issues with them. Also try Ace Hardware or True Value.
There seems to have been a run on the 3A fuses at all the local HD and Lowes. At a certain point its easier to order them online than drive 25+ miles.
Title: Re: The cost of fuses???
Post by: shooter on July 10, 2023, 03:52:38 pm
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its easier
yep, pretty soon you'll just be wired to the computer; "think 3A fuse, walla"
I use the electrical contractor store when the big-boxes are out, i'd rather jump in the car, arm out the window, music jammin then EVER think about on-line shopping
Title: Re: The cost of fuses???
Post by: pdf64 on July 10, 2023, 06:03:20 pm
… Any reason not to trust the Amazon Bojack fuses?
Would you trust Bojack condoms or heart medication etc from Amazon?  :laugh:
Title: Re: The cost of fuses???
Post by: bmccowan on July 10, 2023, 06:11:56 pm
Is it a $20 Chinese amp? I say buy good fuses.
Title: Re: The cost of fuses???
Post by: AlNewman on July 10, 2023, 08:15:51 pm
Here's some cheaper options...