Where to buy Lucas fuses in Brisbane?

**Dave_S** · 26th November 2008, 02:18 PM

Hi All,

In trying to sort out my tail/park light problem, I've come across some dud fuses and decided to replace them. They are standard "wire in a glass tube" fuses found in all Counties and I thought they'd be easy to find. I was wrong.

After driving around all of my local suppliers I found the fuses on the shelves are either too long or too short. I have made nearly 20 phone calls today and drawn a blank. One guy even suggested I replace my fuse box with something more up to date.

So does anyone know where to get these things. The original items have a slip of paper inside the glass tube with "Lucas" written on it and the amps it carries. I need 2.5, 8, 10 & 12 amps. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers, Dave.

**isuzurover** · 26th November 2008, 02:24 PM

I just use 3AG fast blow fuses from Jaycar:
Jaycar Electronics

They are a slightly different length you are right, but they fit in the fusebox clips fine, and I have never had a problem.

**Dave_S** · 26th November 2008, 02:33 PM

Thanks Ben. I have been able to force the longer fuses in, but would prefer to go with the original spec if I can get them. Also, in some slots I've found the longer fuses tend to want to stick out a bit at one end. They still work but don't look too secure.

**isuzurover** · 26th November 2008, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by Dave_S

Thanks Ben. I have been able to force the longer fuses in, but would prefer to go with the original spec if I can get them. Also, in some slots I've found the longer fuses tend to want to stick out a bit at one end. They still work but don't look too secure.

Hmm - I thought the Jaycar fuses I use were (slightly) shorter than stock... Maybe pop into jaycar and see what they have. Most of their stuff is 240V, but amps are amps.

I can't check till trhis evening - rode the BigHit today.

**Dave_S** · 26th November 2008, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by isuzurover

I can't check till trhis evening - rode the BigHit today.

Good to see! Much as I hate to say it, I rode my Wanga to work today. It's a nice bike with a VERY unfortunate name. The jokes just write themselves though

**isuzurover** · 26th November 2008, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Dave_S

Good to see! Much as I hate to say it, I rode my Wanga to work today. It's a nice bike with a VERY unfortunate name. The jokes just write themselves though

Maybe you should paint it orange and insert an r in the name:
Urban Dictionary: wranga

OT - I almost got run off the road yesterday by a metrosexual in a Mitsubishi challenger (speeding, and didn't move over to pass me).

I found out he work for this company LaVish Channel

(if I worked there I could never tell my mates what I did for a living...)

They have a nice set of stairs out the front of their office...

**JDNSW** · 26th November 2008, 03:43 PM

The Jaycar idea is the right one. try an electronics supply place such as them - mine actually came from Tandy (since taken over by Dick Smith). The other place to try would be an auto electrician.

John

**Dave_S** · 26th November 2008, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by isuzurover

Maybe you should paint it orange and insert an r in the name:
Urban Dictionary: wranga

Don't suppose you were thinking of anyone in particular

Fortunately the bike is quite different - it is predictable, honest and a pleasure to spend time with

**Bigbjorn** · 27th November 2008, 06:55 AM

I have never had a problem buying glass tube fuses of any size. Pretty well any auto parts store around here has a full range of fuses.

**blackbuttdisco** · 19th December 2008, 11:45 AM

Make sure you get the fuses with the wire soldered in. I have spent too many hours faultfinding only to discover the problem has been an el cheapo fuse.

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