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Blaupunkt Radio Glass fuse query

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:27 am
by norman may
I have an all original Blaupunkt 6V AM-FM Shortwave radio in my 356 B, but unfortunately I have mislaid the in-line/glass fuse. Could someone please advise me of the dimensions of the fuse - length, diameter and amps, and the supplier of the same?
Looking forward to your replies,
Many Thanks
Norman May

Re: Blaupunkt Radio Glass fuse query

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:07 pm
by Mike Wilson
According to the Blaupunkt spec sheet I have for the Frankfurt transistor #3798, it lists two Buss fuses.
M2, rating 4A, #6MA4
M3, rating 2A, #6MA2

The diagram for the power pack only shows the M3.

I hope this helps.

Mike

Re: Blaupunkt Radio Glass fuse query

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:08 am
by norman may
Hi Mike,
Thanks for your reply regarding the fuses. I am finding it difficult to locate the fuses on this side of the pond, any thoughts on a supplier in the US that may be able to assist?
Kind regards
Norman May

Re: Blaupunkt Radio Glass fuse query

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:18 am
by Mike Wilson
Let me do a little digging, Norman. I'm sure they are still available from someone.

Mike

Re: Blaupunkt Radio Glass fuse query

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:28 am
by Mike Wilson
Two companies came up that carry a wide range of fuses: McMaster Carr and Grainger.

Mike

Re: Blaupunkt Radio Glass fuse query

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:58 pm
by Jim Breazeale
norman may wrote:I have an all original Blaupunkt 6V AM-FM Shortwave radio in my 356 B, but unfortunately I have mislaid the in-line/glass fuse. Could someone please advise me of the dimensions of the fuse - length, diameter and amps, and the supplier of the same?
Looking forward to your replies,
Many Thanks
Norman May
Norman

I would just go to my local autoparts store and buy a universal radio in line fuse holder. A quick install with a pair of wire cutters and a bit of tape and it will be just fine. Only you will know that it has a "brand X" fuse and holder.

Regards

Jim

Re: Blaupunkt Radio Glass fuse query

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:50 pm
by Mike Wilson
Jim: Norman may be referring to the fuse located within the radio, not the in-line one.

Mike

Re: Blaupunkt Radio Glass fuse query

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:36 pm
by luc verschueren
Mike Wilson wrote:Jim: Norman may be referring to the fuse located within the radio, not the in-line one.

Mike
Do you mean something like this?
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Re: Blaupunkt Radio Glass fuse query

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:29 pm
by norman may
Thanks to all who have replied so far, though I do appreciate Jim Breazeale's advice, I would like to persist in obtaining the correct fuse. The fuse is for the yellow lead from the radio to power source and I believe the fuse diameter is 4mm, and length is 20mm, not sure of the amperage. Many apologies Mike for not being more specific but I am pursuing your suggested suppliers, no luck so far.
Regards
Norman

Re: Blaupunkt Radio Glass fuse query

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:24 am
by Mike Wilson
I just use an 8 amp ceramic fuse in an original fuse holder.

Mike

Re: Blaupunkt Radio Glass fuse query

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:33 am
by Jules Dielen
Fry's Electronics has every fuse imaginable. In the UK that may be your old school hardware store perhaps. Or a place that sells computers or audio systems.

Re: Blaupunkt Radio Glass fuse query

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 4:02 pm
by Jim Breazeale
norman may wrote:Thanks to all who have replied so far, though I do appreciate Jim Breazeale's advice, I would like to persist in obtaining the correct fuse. The fuse is for the yellow lead from the radio to power source and I believe the fuse diameter is 4mm, and length is 20mm, not sure of the amperage. Many apologies Mike for not being more specific but I am pursuing your suggested suppliers, no luck so far.
Regards
Norman
Norman

A picture of your holder would help. There is more than one type.

Jim

Re: Blaupunkt Radio Glass fuse query

Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:00 pm
by luc verschueren
luc verschueren wrote:
Mike Wilson wrote:Jim: Norman may be referring to the fuse located within the radio, not the in-line one.

Mike
Do you mean something like this?
SV105584.JPG
Norman, this fuse (diameter is 4mm, and length is 20mm) is in the powerpack of the radio.

Luc