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Axk:
For the leaded fuse holders on the screenshot how to you actually insert a 5mm fuse into 2 of these?
It doesn't fit because one of the holder's inner dimensions is 4.9mm and the fuse is 5.2mm.
Are these just wrong holders or is there a tool to insert these bending the holder for a tight fit?

Benta:
The fuse is 5.2 mm? Then why would it be called a 5 x 20 fuse?

You'll find that the fuse is 5 mm. The receptacle is 4.9 mm, but due to its shape spring loaded.
No mystery here.

Axk:
I see, I thought 5mm was a standard where the actual diameter is 5.2mm, didn't know there were 2 different standards.

PushUp:
Although it fits, it is still a bit fiddly to operate - at least for me  ;) :



I find it helpful, to put a rubber band at the end of the grip and work around in circle - one fuse holder after the other:




Most likely there is a special tool for it, but as I don't need it so often, I am happy with this way. However, I am open for any cheap solution to improve!  :)

sleemanj:

--- Quote from: PushUp on November 08, 2020, 10:20:39 pm --- However, I am open for any cheap solution to improve!  :)

--- End quote ---

Buy a bag of axial fuses? :-)

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