I am looking for a fuse puller that can pull out a big knife type fuse out of a holder. The fuse is roughly the size of a rockstar can, slightly taller than a regular soda can. I found an ideal one that can pull a fuse 2.5" in diameter, just wondering if there is something better that you guys use.
Ideal did make an over sized fuse puller years ago.
I had it wen I worked in the hospital and replaced fuses on the fly. But that was years ago.
It looked like the modern 2 ended one except it was black and only 1 side was for fuses. It was made from a stacked wafer bake lite.
I hated pulling live fuses, even if I tested to make sure there was no load. You never know for absolute sure. Then because DC can pull a nasty arc, the fecal expulsion factor would be too much for me. If i had to do it often, I would get a lineman's hot stick and one of those big adjustable fuse holders for it, like these.
I hated pulling live fuses, even if I tested to make sure there was no load. You never know for absolute sure. Then because DC can pull a nasty arc, the fecal expulsion factor would be too much for me. If i had to do it often, I would get a lineman's hot stick and one of those big adjustable fuse holders for it, like these. http://www.macronsafety.com/hastings-universal-adjustable-fuse-puller Might seem overkill and expensive, but new pants aren't cheap any more either...
My first post military job interview had me demonstrate how to use a Wiggy to locate a popped fuse in a combination starter and how to swap it on the fly.
It's easy enough to do,,, but looking back I'm glad I didn't get the job at the Gypsum plant. They are long gone except for the pile of asbestosis on the property.
Ideal did make an over sized fuse puller years ago.
I had it wen I worked in the hospital and replaced fuses on the fly. But that was years ago.
It looked like the modern 2 ended one except it was black and only 1 side was for fuses. It was made from a stacked wafer bake lite.
I used to use the identical pullers, but as mentioned there is a big enough pucker factor going on while pulling large DC fuses live. Those things do not grip tight enough, and by the second or third time of having one slip out while half pulled I abandoned that tool all together.
Upon insertion, again they do not grip tight enough. Either the handles try to bend, or the fuse twists getting your hand/forearm way to close to be comfortable.
You have to be very aware to pull and follow through to break any arc that MIGHT happen. I cannot think of much worse then having one fail to completely release if there was a load.
If this is your disconnect and you've got no load isolation, just remember you're in double-jeopardy because both sides of those cradles will likely be hot with backfeed until all the fuses are yanked. If you drop a fuse and the lower half stays in the cradle, might be a good idea to have insulated sheeting in place so it can't swing down and smack into something grounded.
To boot, some of the fuses that size are nightmares to get out even de-energized. I might do it in with a shotgun stick if I could literally throw my body-weight backwards against the stick in one fell swoop. I would not be happy about doing that with these stupid things:
I am looking for a fuse puller that can pull out a big knife type fuse out of a holder. The fuse is roughly the size of a rockstar can, slightly taller than a regular soda can.
I found an ideal one that can pull a fuse 2.5" in diameter, just wondering if there is something better that you guys use.
Universal Self Aligning Fuse Puller
Small size for fuse tubes 1/2" to 1 1/2" diameter
Jaws are plastic coated
Model: 5455-37
Weight: 2 lbs
Universal Adjustable Fuse Puller - Large
Fits fuse tubes 7/8" to 2" diameter
Jaws are plastic coated
Model: 5455-57
Weight: 3.3 lbs
Universal Extra Large Adjustable Fuse Puller
Used to change out power fuses
Fits fuses 1 1/2" diameter to 3 5/8" diameter
Jaws are plastic coated
Model: 5455-93
Weight: 3.5 lbs
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