Waterproof Fuse Block

[MNorby]

I currently have a fuse block to run my aux items such as elec fans and lighting and such. The block I have now is ompletely open and after being through mud and everything it just doesn't want to function all the time and I am constatly cleaning the connecitons. Does anyone know of a good waterproof fuse block that hlds 6 or so fuses and is decently high amp? Thanks

 

[ntsqd]

Check waytekwire.com I want to say I saw something at least close to what you're asking for in their catalog. That, or consider putting it inside a Tuperware.

A friend turned me on to a cool trick for cleaning fuse blocks. Soak it in Vinegar. Takes the corrosion right off the terminals w/o affecting anything else.

 

[HarryH3]

Poke around on some marine sites. They have just about any waterproof part that you can imagine. www.westmarine.com is one that comes to mind.

 

[HarryH3]

This one has a cover, but doesn't specify whether or not it is waterproof:
Fuse Block

 

[dontoe]

I've quit using fuses and started using all circuit breakers years ago. Couple of dollars apiece and no replacement of fuses. The ones I get are sealed and waterproof as far as I can tell! Some have been in use for over ten years on a CB panel I made for aux lights, horns, and flood lights and interior lights. Coincidently I installed one yesterday for a second cigarette lighter/power receptacle.

 

[ryoken]

my Chevelle is all breakers.. did that over a decade ago... the K5 will get em whenever possible...

i've got a waterproof marine breaker panel to go in my center console to feed aux stuff as i add it... don't remember where we get em for the life of me.. its not West or Lewis.. if i remember i'll ask the boss tommorrow.

nothing like just pushing a button to reset...

 

[MNorby]

Never thought of using breakers. Is there any cons about using curcuit breakers? I run my KCs, reverse lights, OBA clutch, elec fans, off my current fuse block.

 

[ryoken]

good thing this thread popped back up, i had forgotten to ask him where we get the panels.

i'm not an electrical engineer, but as far as i can tell, its only pro's, no cons... if they're quality pieces and properly rated, its all good... they just pop out and you reset em...

the ones i use have just a little white push button like this..

in is on, out is tripped.. i'll try to remember to ask about em tommorrow..

if you have oldschool glass style fuses you can also substitute in this style breaker..

you reset em by pulling it out and putting it back in...