Issues with Classic Retrofit fuse block

[Jonny H]

Originally Posted by Hx911

I have the same issue - the fuses seem to be just that bit to high in their sockets, for the cover to fit properly. In my case - the previous owner has fitted some velcro to hold the fuse cover in place, so now with the Classic Retrofit fuse panel fitted I just do not clip the cover in at the bottom.
Maybe there are some fuses that are not as height, or it needs a change in design in the future to accept the smaller size blade fuses. not sure it this is possible though

There is a couple of mm clearance from top of fuse to underside of cover.

It's more likely that the bottom clips are not seating. Have a look at the wires on the bottom row and make sure none are in the way of the two slots in the metal bracket.

There are hundreds of fuse panels in service with covers fitted. We supply fuses with all our panels and they have not changed in height.

[rangrbob]

I reinstalled it and everything seems to be working. I ended up soldering small blade type wire terminals to all of the wires and attached them into the same locations they came out of. The only minor issue now is the the cover doesn’t fit as it should. Unlike the issue mentioned above, mine clears the fuses, however it just seems to be about 4 mm too long, so it doesn’t snap into both sets of the tabs that hold it in place.

[Jonny H]

Originally Posted by rangrbob

The only minor issue now is the the cover doesn’t fit as it should. Unlike the issue mentioned above, mine clears the fuses, however it just seems to be about 4 mm too long, so it doesn’t snap into both sets of the tabs that hold it in place.

This is the perspex cover for the early fuse panel.

If the clear cover appears too long, it might be that the ends are not fully bent at 90 deg. They are meant to be slight over bent so that they spring back. Apply a little heat at the corner gently and push them round a bit further.

[7783911]

I would strongly suggest CR consider supplying a cover they know will fit and or adapted to their panel so others can avoid this non fit issue...being somewhat OCD..it kills me that I cant fit the cover as snugly as before the change over. I fully endorse the product but wish they would take these suggestions into consideration (as I said, I never got any response when I wrote them)

bob

[7783911]

Sorry, just saw the CR response and there is NO doubt in my mind that there is a higher fuse profile..its the physics of the fuse itself that dictates this. I did look at the bottom wires and made every effort to adjust them and still the panel refuses to clip in because of the height difference of the fuses.

Maybe some folks got lucky, maybe most ignored the issue..but I do not believe this is the first time anyone has had this issue

bob