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Whatdyacallit?

Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 3:44 pm
by Observer
Hi, I'm trying to find a piece of connecting strip - it's like a series of metal tags in the form of a strip all joined together which would effectivley cause all of the connections in a surface mounted fuse block to become live from a single feed e.g. the LB. Does anyone know what I'm on about? I've seen it on a website but can't seem to find it now any help would be most appreciated.

Re: Whatdyacallit?

Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 3:59 pm
by rita
Hi,
Are you talking about a BUSBAR,


http://www.screwfix.com/p/mk-20-module- ... fAodxH9i1w

Re: Whatdyacallit?

Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 4:00 pm
by Simon Jones

Re: Whatdyacallit?

Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 4:10 pm
by Observer
Thank you both, I think the Screwfix job is what I meant I could snip off the bits that don't line up with the fuses amd then trim to length. =D> =D>

Re: Whatdyacallit?

Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 4:21 pm
by g8dhe
I think you'll find there meant for domestic Consumer units, rather than 12volt car fuses, the spacing is MUCH larger!
What make of fuse box are you using does it have a part number at all ?

Re: Whatdyacallit?

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 10:51 am
by Observer
Oh well I'll have to think of something else - I haven't got the fuse block yet, I would have thought the 'busbar' would have done the job, I'm sure I saw one on an auto/marine web page. So, have you come across anything like it? The Screwfix pic gives no indication of size

Re: Whatdyacallit?

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 11:08 am
by teenmal
Hi,

Can you not use some suitable rated wire and make loops as required.

Cheers.

Re: Whatdyacallit?

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 11:21 am
by buddyh42

Re: Whatdyacallit?

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 12:04 pm
by g8dhe
There are various fuse holders on this site, some with common connections in place http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... lders1.php

Re: Whatdyacallit?

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 1:04 pm
by Observer
Thanks all, just picked up a four way fuse block from Halfords and I've decided I can solder a bridge wire across the input terminals, add appropriate fuses and then run to the switch board and on to each appliance.