best/cheapest place to buy fuses/bulbs?
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Topic: best/cheapest place to buy fuses/bulbs?
Posted By: kenwood_nut
Subject: best/cheapest place to buy fuses/bulbs?
Date Posted: December 05, 2010 at 9:03 PM
Greetings, fellow 12 volt enthusiasts! I've searched the site but didn't find any particular thread that could answer my question, so I decided to ask here. Hope someone can steer me in the right direction.
I just bought a 93 Cadillac Seville and as with every car I buy, I like to have spare fuses and bulbs on me in case I blow something or get pulled over because a bulb is burned out. I've found over the years that cops are much more cool and lenient if you have a spare bulb or fuse and can fix a problem on the spot. Plus, you're more likely to be allowed to drive away without a ticket.
So I'm planning on purchasing a huge selection of bulbs and fuses. The fuses I will need are Bussman (I use NO other fuse brand) ATM 10, 15, 20, & 30 amp fuses plus APX 30, 40, 50 & 60 amp fuses. As for bulbs, I have tons of different numbers to get.
My question is: What is the cheapest place to buy automotive fuses and bulbs? Of course Walmart seems to be cheapest around town, but they don't sell them online. Can someone suggest a great site that is cheap on price and full on inventory?
Thanks. I appreciate anyone who can suggest a cheap website or local auto parts store where I can stock up on bulbs and fuses.
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Posted By: Twelvoltz
Date Posted: January 14, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Why do you use "no other fuse brand"? I have been working with cars since the late 80's...professionally throughout 90's and as a hobbyist now. I have NEVER had a problem with any brand name fuse. If you can deal with not buying Bussman fuses, Partsexpress.com has littelfuse at fairly reasonable pricing.
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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: January 15, 2011 at 5:40 AM
Why a "huge selection"? Are you expecting loads of grief? Really all you should need are stop/tails, 380/382 types. And littelfuse is the originator and supplier of choice for most OEM auto equipment.
Then there was RRoyce insisting on Bulgin in the 60s.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: February 14, 2011 at 8:56 PM
Autowrecker.....
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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: February 15, 2011 at 1:46 AM
X2 there.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: awdeclipse
Date Posted: February 17, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Stay away from Harbor Freight for fuses, that is all the advice I have for you. They are nothing more then a labelled shunt.
Posted By: bihili
Date Posted: March 18, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Memotronics
https://www.memotronics.com/
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