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Originally Posted by Cow Man
"...The camp has some electrical problems: every GFI outlet and 240 volt appliance didn't work and the pump didn't develop much pressure. I suspect lightening or power outages blew the cartridge type fuse in the circuit breaker pannel causing the loss of one 120 v leg..."
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Cartridge fuses can't be meter-checked for continuity—I know that much about electricity. You have to replace them with new ones.
Out of curiosity, I cut a bad cartridge fuse open. It was filled with a sandy-appearing insulation. Whatever metal element inside had evaporated, which apparently freed up some space: New fuses don't make
any sound when shaken.
There are inexpensive fiberglass pliers made to pull/install cartridge fuses if one's camp doesn't have a "main" switch. Beats the heck out of using paint-stirring sticks!