Adding an External Fuse to My Multimeter!
by Mjtrinihobby in Circuits > Electronics
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Adding an External Fuse to My Multimeter!

My trusty fluke multimeter has been with me for 12 years. I love it. It's rugged and reliable. The internal fuses however are expensive and not readily available locally. As a substitute I soldered those glass type fuses into the fuse holders. This approach works well but when the fuse blows due to my muckup, it is quite a task to replace it.
Here is how I added an external fuse and holder to my veteran fluke multimeter.
The Fuse and Holder.

Accessing the Fluke Fuse Holder.



High Current Wiring.


Using heavy gauge wires, I soldered them to the fuse holder terminals.
Connection of the Holder.


I soldered the fuse holder and used liquid electrical tape to insulate the exposed conductors.
Notching the Battery Cover.


I cut a small notch to allow the wires out of the fluke's internals.
Completion!



Now my hardy fluke has an external fuse holder that is easy to access on the field and I plentiful fuses to replace blown ones.
Yes I know the pretty factor is out the window but it works well!