Fine wire fuse (for UPS) in Pattaya

[KhunBENQ]

The first of two fuses of a UPS has triggered (4A, the ones in the glass tube with fine wire).

Supplied replacement works.

But would still be better to have a spare.

Anybody knows where to get in Pattaya?

[jacko45k]

I ordered off AliExpress but bet Lazada carry them too. 

The electrical shop on North Rd just down from the Bus Station might carry them.

[KhunBENQ]

22 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

The electrical shop on North Rd just down from the Bus Station might carry them

Thx, will try after the weekend when the complete traffic collapse is over ????

[jacko45k]

1 minute ago, KhunBENQ said:

Thx, will try after the weekend when the complete traffic collapse is over ????

Bloody long time since i went there, could be gone! I do recall they had lots of stuff.

[bang saen guy]

6 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Bloody long time since i went there, could be gone! I do recall they had lots of stuff.

Still there. Was in a few weeks ago

[Guderian]

The big hardware/DIY stores should have them, I've bought them there before in places like Thai Watsadu or Home Pro. I've bought them in packs of five fuses, as you say, it never hurts to have a few spares around the place. Be careful what you buy, though, as they look pretty much the same but have different amp ratings.

[KhunBENQ]

14 minutes ago, Guderian said:

Be careful what you buy, though, as they look pretty much the same but have different amp ratings

I use my smartphone as magnifying glass ???? 

4 A is what I need.

[brianthainess]

As my house has a good RCD as a quick 'Temporary' fix i rapped some ally foil around it, that was about 5 yrs ago. i have never got around replacing it. 

[jacko45k]

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

As my house has a good RCD as a quick 'Temporary' fix i rapped some ally foil around it, that was about 5 yrs ago. i have never got around replacing it. 

I think you know that an RCD does not replace a fuse.

[KhunBENQ]

Sounds like the term "fine wire fuse" is misunderstood?

Does "glass wire" hit the nail?

Nothing to do with household circuit breakers.

 

[Guderian]

On 3/11/2023 at 11:09 AM, KhunBENQ said:

I use my smartphone as magnifying glass ???? 

4 A is what I need.

Yeah, I have to do the same thing, lol.

[KhunBENQ]

Surprise. Found a near match at HomePro on Sukhumvit.

They have 5 A, 10 A and 15 A (longer cylinder).

5 A is not 4 A but I think the device would survive.