Replacement Red/Yellow Fuses for PDB from CTR

[burde1jb]

Hey CD!

I'm having a terrible time locating the information for purchasing a replacement part to the Yellow (20A) and Red (10A) fuses used on the CTR PDB (http://khengineering.github.io/RoboRio/faq/pdp/).

Long story short, I had to reteach my students about the dangers of exposed copper wire... twice.

Any ideas? I'm striking out at the local automotive supply shop.

Thanks!

[ozrien]

http://www.ctr-electronics.com/control-system/pdp.html#product_tabs_technical_resources
PDP User's Guide section 2.4.1 has info/photo for replacement fuses.

We don't sell individual fuses, instead we put all the small parts in an inexpensive kit for replacements...
http://www.ctr-electronics.com/power-distribution-panel-hardware-kit.html
...but if you just need fuses, I bet you will be able to go to your local hardware store and pick some up.

[philso]

Go to an autoparts store where the staff know something, like O'Reilly. Those are "Mini Fuses".

[ozrien]

Just reminder: buy ATM fuses (not ATC). It's mentioned in the User's Guide but figured I'd reiterate.

I think I took that photo in the section 2.4.1 in Home Depot, but any hardware/automotive store should have them.

[burde1jb]

Awesome! Thanks for the information! I will try our trio of auto parts stores nearby and then CTR if not fruitful. :-)

[jnicho15]

Our team went with a kit like this. (http://www.amazon.com/Support-Auto-Vehicle-Profile-Blade/dp/B0146EBCH0/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1453228961&sr=8-11&keywords=mini+automotive+fuse) It has enough of the sizes used in the PDB, and can help a few team members when they blow one in their car.