Self-testing fuses.

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  • dbeardslee
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Nov 2007
    • 4385
    • Maineville, OH

    #1

    Self-testing fuses.

    Saw these self-testing fuses at Harbor Freight. They have a little led that glows if the fuse blows. What'll they think of next.
    I think I have a loose screw behind the handlebars.

    '79 XS11 Standard, Jardine 4/1, Dyna DC1-1 Coils, 145 mains, 45 pilots, plastic floats - 25.7mm, XV920 fuel valves, inline fuel filters, speed bleeders, Mikes XS pods, spade-type fuse block, fork brace, progressive fork springs/shocks, manual petcocks, 750 FD, Venture cam chain tensioner, SS brake lines
  • boyat68
    XStremely XSive
    • Oct 2007
    • 358
    • Virginia

    #2
    dbeardslee:

    One thing for sure, there is nothing new under the sun. In the old days there were self testing fuses that had a little pop out tab that activated by a spring built into the fuse. The fuse wire was stretched through the barrel and terminated on a base under spring pressure. When the fuse wire parted, the spring would pop out a little tab indicating the fuse was blown.

    The led indicator is a new application of an old idea.

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    • olebiker
      XSive Maximus
      • Aug 2007
      • 692
      • Kingston ON

      #3
      I remember those but can't remember what from.
      http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1241/1480921818_241eade448_s.jpg

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