Fuse puller in older consumer box

[Gavin John Hyde]

Because they cant get them out

Well they would only need to pull them out once then! I had some recently that were cracked and some numpty had superglued them into the board.. thankfully it was being changed for a nice shiny new one.

 

[123]

Why not get some mcb type replacements for it, saves changing the whole board and just flick a switch

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Still no RCD protection *cough cough*

 

[Spoon]

Still no RCD protection *cough cough*

All these new fangled things..... What next? Something to detect arks???

 

[Rpa07]

And would cost over a hundred quid to replace them all - as Tel says - UPGRADE the CU or question why you are playing with your fuseboard so much!

 

[Marvo]

If they're very tight to pull out then there's possibly another underlying problem because they're designed to be pulled by hand.
As already mentioned it would probably be a good idea to replace the CU with a more modern one that offers far better protection to the users of the installation.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Safety Tip. Always turn off the main switch before pulling those fuses out. One time, a householder had left a trailing bit of fuse wire hanging behind the fuse. It made my finger say ouch.

 

[Squid]

This is what I am talking about tool to pull carriers out

You need a heavier tool bag to work your muscles if you can't pull those out.

 

[telectrix]

you could use a pair of Moore@Wright steel spring calipers. engage the prongs into the small holes at top and bottom of fuse holder, wind the calipers in till they grip the brass bits you can just see through the holes, then pull. the resulting electric shock will throw you across the room, pulling the fuse out with you. .

 

[Toneyz]

Are you having to replace the fuse wire as it is blowing on regular bases on one particular circuit or is it due to a dexterity problem?

 

[7029 dave]

I will come round an pullem for you. £500 (per fuse)

 

[Spoon]

I will come round an pullem for you. £500 (per fuse)

For that price you would have to use your danglies to pull them... make it worth it....

 

[Spike1947]

I struggle with pulling the older fuse holder in consumer box. Is there a tool for this

Need to give them a good spray with WD 40 , then slowly wiggle top n bottom , while pulling , just take your time

 

[Spike1947]

They are designed to be pulled out by hand. Generations of housewives before you have managed.

I have had a few problems pulling Wylex fuses !

 

[static zap]

Rubber gloves for a better grip. (for those with chammy soft skin (chamois))
(WD40 is a no no --may get a new hair do MJ style if a fault occurs-with hand wired links)