Windlass circuit fuse

[Dave_E]

Hi All,

During and after our first season of real anchor use, I looked over the wiring and found this monster fuse in the circuit next the isolator switch. Can’t get this anymore... the old Maxwell HWC-700 is hanging in there. So I need to replace this thing. Should I install a fuse or a C/B? The original instructions call for a slow blow fuse of 200A.

Dave

 

[Choices]

Call Fuseco in Houston. Should be available.

 

[JDyoung]

Looks like a rebuildable fuse to me. I just ordered these for my similar windlass fuse: https://www.ebay.com/p/1718866104

Pop it out (after making sure no power is flowing) and unscrew one end. The replaceable element should be exposed, held in place by two screws.

I still need to figure out why I blew one the last time I used the windlass.

 

[rochepoint]

Looks like a Bussman fuse, they are available at hardware or electrical supply store.......
Even https://www.homedepot.com/p/Cooper-Bussmann-200-Amp-Brass-Fuse-Cartridge-NON-200/100133883 in lots of sizes.

 

[C lectric]

Any decent electrical supply wholesaler should be able to supply a new one.
Carry a spare.

 

[Comodave]

Any decent electrical supply wholesaler should be able to supply a new one.
Carry a spare.

Several spares...