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Aussie Pinball Forums => Technical Matters => Handy hints and tips => Topic started by: Steevsee on November 15, 2011, 11:17:21 PM

Title: Cable tie fuse puller
Post by: Steevsee on November 15, 2011, 11:17:21 PM

I hate pulling fuses! ^.^

But to check them properly, they must be removed.
Usually I use a small screwdriver to pry them out but today I tried a different method, which worked pretty well. ()

Pictures are self explanatory. 

Some close together fuses needed needlenose pliers to thread the cable tie,  but once the first fuse is out,  it gets easier to do the remaining ones by hand.

Note to self - Use a larger cable tie for WPC boards next time.  Those WPC fuse holders are pretty darned tight!


I know you can buy special fuse puller tools but what does everyone else use?

Title: Re: Cable tie fuse puller
Post by: carnut on November 15, 2011, 11:39:16 PM

top tip mate!
i busted 2 while removing with pocket knife today!
those suckers can really be hard to remove.
ill be using your method in future!

Title: Re: Cable tie fuse puller
Post by: oldpins on November 16, 2011, 06:59:39 AM

Great tip  ^^^

Title: Re: Cable tie fuse puller
Post by: goodolddays on November 16, 2011, 09:09:56 AM

Never thought of that method .. great idea  ^^^ . As you say, beats using a screwdriver

Title: Re: Cable tie fuse puller
Post by: ktm450 on November 16, 2011, 10:39:49 AM

simple but much easier than a screw driver  ^^^

Title: Re: Cable tie fuse puller
Post by: vinito on November 16, 2011, 10:51:22 AM

Plus, since the ties are plastic, a known insulator, you can pull fuses while the machine is ON and you won't even get shocked!  :D

But seriously, nice tip. I might even remember it.

Title: Re: Cable tie fuse puller
Post by: pinballowner on November 16, 2011, 09:57:10 PM

If you bend the end of the cable tie in a couple of places it will form a natural curve and be easier to thread through.