Source for Cooper Bussmann mega fuse holders?

SF80 · 07-09-08, 07:03 PM

I'm looking to accomplish some wiring projects (inverter, Sequoia alternator), and need some fuse holders for 100 - 175 amps and would like to use the Cooper Bussmann fuse holder. I've been searching on the web and have found few places that carry it, and none that have it in stock. I know several MUD members have used these. Any good sources out there?

ginericLC · 07-09-08, 07:08 PM

Check with your local car audio shops. Even Wal Mart has 100 AMP fuses like this in their car audio department. Another place to look is a truck stop, a lot of them sell fuses like this for use with fridges and inverters (big ones like Pilot, Flying J, etc...)

TomH · 07-09-08, 09:40 PM

I got mine here.

Check the web store link.

Godwin · 07-09-08, 09:45 PM

Waytek Wire

http://order.waytekwire.com/CGI-BIN/...6B4022+M37+ENG

Beowulf · 07-09-08, 09:58 PM

Hellroaring should have those in stock. They sold me 1 a few years ago. Just call them and don't try to use their web site as it is truly dismal but the company is good and their products are excellent.
-B-

Miescha · 07-10-08, 12:03 AM

Just curious, but what is the benefit of this older style fuse over the newer DC circuit breakers used in marine applications?

With the DC circuit breaker, you can just reset it if it trips rather than digging out a new fuse (assuming you have one and can find it).

SF80 · 07-10-08, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beowulf

Hellroaring should have those in stock. They sold me 1 a few years ago. Just call them and don't try to use their web site as it is truly dismal but the company is good and their products are excellent.
-B-

Yeah, I got one through Mike, but at $19 a pop it's a little tough to swallow. I think I need three of them. Plus, I know that's not his business. Some of the other suppliers look promising!

NLXTACY · 07-10-08, 04:01 AM

I just got mine through Wrangler Power Products. You need to download the catalog to actually find them as they dont list them on the site.

NLXTACY · 07-10-08, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miescha

Just curious, but what is the benefit of this older style fuse over the newer DC circuit breakers used in marine applications?

With the DC circuit breaker, you can just reset it if it trips rather than digging out a new fuse (assuming you have one and can find it).

Cheaper price

I actually got two of the bussman style and one of the circuit breakers. Its damn cool!!!

I may just go circuit breakers all around. You would need to make sure to carry a spare fuse. My luck I would need the spare and not have it

Miescha · 07-10-08, 11:20 AM

[quote=NLXTACY;3470591]Cheaper price

/quote]

Yeah, I should have asked "other than the cheaper price . . . "

I have two of the exact Bussman holders shown in the first pic - got them for $7 each so I figured what the hell.

I already had one Blue Sea Systems DC breaker and IIRC it cost me about $25 - and I sure like not having carry fuses.

However, the Bussman holders are 'adjustable' if I decide I need a larger fuse (or smaller) I can just buy the size I want for $3 and I'm good. If I goof on sizing the DC breaker, I'm stuck with another $25 expense AND I have to R&R the breaker. Hopefully, I planned appropriately.

SF80 · 07-10-08, 12:42 PM

Wow. Called about 5 places this morning that usually stock it, and EVERYONE is out. They all said that the part is about 2-3 weeks out also. Not sure what's up with Bussmann, might look into the Blue Sea alternative at West Marine.

SF80 · 07-16-08, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomH

I got mine here.

Check the web store link.

Yep, CCI had three of them, cheap too! Just got em in, going to install this weekend. Thanks everyone for the links!

Odd no one else had them, wondering if Bussmann is no loner producing these holders.

07-09-08, 07:03 PM	#1
SF80 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SF CA Posts: 188	Source for Cooper Bussmann mega fuse holders? I'm looking to accomplish some wiring projects (inverter, Sequoia alternator), and need some fuse holders for 100 - 175 amps and would like to use the Cooper Bussmann fuse holder. I've been searching on the web and have found few places that carry it, and none that have it in stock. I know several MUD members have used these. Any good sources out there? __________________ Brian ---------------------------------------------------------- '95 FZJ80 \| Emerald \| locked \| Slee 4" & BFG AT 315's \| Hellroaring Dual Battery \| 150 amp-ed \| MAF-ed \| Scion-ed '08 BMW 135

07-09-08, 07:08 PM	#2
ginericLC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: MH, IDaho TLCA# 7328 Posts: 3,446	Check with your local car audio shops. Even Wal Mart has 100 AMP fuses like this in their car audio department. Another place to look is a truck stop, a lot of them sell fuses like this for use with fridges and inverters (big ones like Pilot, Flying J, etc...) __________________ Eric V. TLCA 7328 99 UZJ100 "T-REX Edition" under construction FJ68 PROJECT aka LEGO(60 body, 80 Chassis/Running Gear) 74 FJ15 (that is about all that is left of it) Lots of Parts FS http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ml#post3693029 ADIDALC "real environmentalists don't pave roads" "dents are like tattoos with better stories" www.WildWildWestArt.com

07-09-08, 09:40 PM	#3
TomH IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 372	I got mine here. Check the web store link. __________________ 97 FZJ80, Milford Cargo Barrier, Slee Sliders, ARB rack, ARB bumper, 285 Revos

07-09-08, 09:45 PM	#4
Godwin IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,016	Waytek Wire http://order.waytekwire.com/CGI-BIN/...6B4022+M37+ENG __________________ Jim Godwin 1977 FJ40 with some stuff 1985 FJ60 with 3FE 1986 FJ60 now with stuff 1997 FZJ80 stockish Tallassee, AL

07-09-08, 09:58 PM	#5
Beowulf The quick brown fox ..... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in the foothills... Posts: 10,566	Hellroaring should have those in stock. They sold me 1 a few years ago. Just call them and don't try to use their web site as it is truly dismal but the company is good and their products are excellent. -B- __________________ 97 FZJ80 - Wing Nut MAF, locked, 315 Toyos, 4.88s, Slee 4", George's sliders, Slee bumpers, M12000, OBA, Outback drawers + other stuff. Transformation in progress... Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere. And sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. Last edited by Beowulf; 07-09-08 at 10:08 PM.

07-10-08, 12:03 AM	#6
Miescha Guy Fawkes Lives! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO TLCA# 8094 Posts: 1,020	Just curious, but what is the benefit of this older style fuse over the newer DC circuit breakers used in marine applications? With the DC circuit breaker, you can just reset it if it trips rather than digging out a new fuse (assuming you have one and can find it). __________________ *1996 FZJ80* (original owner) Black & Oak, 105k miles with factory F/R lockers, CDL switch, hand throttle, OME Springs & Shocks, ARB, Warn M12000, Milford Barrier, Dual Optima Blues, extended breathers, OEM dash cupholder, 285/75/16 BFG AT, Landtank seat rails, Slee AC dryer & T-case skid plates, Slee light & aux harnesses, Slee SS brake lines (frame->axle->caliper), V-1 with remote display, Icom IC-7000, Yaesu 8900R, Cobra 75wstx, Larsen NMO-2/70 & NMO-27, 100-series pads

07-10-08, 11:20 AM	#10
Miescha Guy Fawkes Lives! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO TLCA# 8094 Posts: 1,020	[quote=NLXTACY;3470591]Cheaper price /quote] Yeah, I should have asked "other than the cheaper price . . . " I have two of the exact Bussman holders shown in the first pic - got them for $7 each so I figured what the hell. I already had one Blue Sea Systems DC breaker and IIRC it cost me about $25 - and I sure like not having carry fuses. However, the Bussman holders are 'adjustable' if I decide I need a larger fuse (or smaller) I can just buy the size I want for $3 and I'm good. If I goof on sizing the DC breaker, I'm stuck with another $25 expense AND I have to R&R the breaker. Hopefully, I planned appropriately. __________________ *1996 FZJ80* (original owner) Black & Oak, 105k miles with factory F/R lockers, CDL switch, hand throttle, OME Springs & Shocks, ARB, Warn M12000, Milford Barrier, Dual Optima Blues, extended breathers, OEM dash cupholder, 285/75/16 BFG AT, Landtank seat rails, Slee AC dryer & T-case skid plates, Slee light & aux harnesses, Slee SS brake lines (frame->axle->caliper), V-1 with remote display, Icom IC-7000, Yaesu 8900R, Cobra 75wstx, Larsen NMO-2/70 & NMO-27, 100-series pads

07-10-08, 12:42 PM	#11
SF80 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SF CA Posts: 188	Wow. Called about 5 places this morning that usually stock it, and EVERYONE is out. They all said that the part is about 2-3 weeks out also. Not sure what's up with Bussmann, might look into the Blue Sea alternative at West Marine. __________________ Brian ---------------------------------------------------------- '95 FZJ80 \| Emerald \| locked \| Slee 4" & BFG AT 315's \| Hellroaring Dual Battery \| 150 amp-ed \| MAF-ed \| Scion-ed '08 BMW 135

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