help needed

[jifdave]

does anyone know where i can get one of these? or know what its called so i can get one myself?

http://www.jifearl.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

i know its old but i hear there are a few still around..... help

 

[sparky_uk04]

They are old what make was it MK, sorry not sure where you can find them hope find one anyway

 

[jifdave]

its memstar mate

 

[dingbat]

It's an old, porcelain rewirable fuse carrier. Five amps is it? Does that mean you have no lights? I doubt very much whether you'll get a new replacement, but if that's what's protecting your circuitry I think it's time to call in a spark and get your installation inspected. It may not be the case, but in my experience a fuse like that often means a complete rewire is on the cards.

 

[jifdave]

i should have been more specific. i didnt realise i could just use fuse wire. doh. also managed to electricute myself fitting my new light. lost a little feeling in my arm for 5 mins or so which was fun.

 

[deefadog]

Looked similar to the fuse carrier I had, it was plastic though! I got mcb trip switches to replace them, maybe you can get the same for yours, saves your limbs at least

But make sure, as I am by no means an expert, let one of the other guyz confirm this.

Take care

 

[ban-all-sheds]

i should have been more specific. i didnt realise i could just use fuse wire. doh. also managed to electricute myself fitting my new light. lost a little feeling in my arm for 5 mins or so which was fun.

I think you should quit while you're ahead (i.e. alive, house not on fire, that sort of thing )