WTF is this?

[Crono0001]

My first impression is fuse, but I've never seen a fuse like that.

My second impression is MOSFET, but it's too small and simple to be a mosfet.

[War savage]

You nailed it on the first shot! It's a fuse (a.k.a. blade fuse, automotive fuse).

[hdrox88]

Yup, a fuse. My VFC Scar had a fuse like that.

[XavierMace]

You can find them just about anywhere.  Walmart, Dollar store, etc.

[morugatu]

Like they said, its a fuse. Personally I just cut them along with my connectors off and throw on deans. Don't see the point of a fuse as its never saved any AEG I've ever seen. As for the connector, deans is just superior in every way. No idea why all airsoft replicas don't come with t-style plugs like them.  :roll:

[sinfulpain]

Like they said, its a fuse. Personally I just cut them along with my connectors off and throw on deans. Don't see the point of a fuse as its never saved any AEG I've ever seen. As for the connector, deans is just superior in every way. No idea why all airsoft replicas don't come with t-style plugs like them.  :roll:

Then don't come crying if you fry your motor or wiring when your gearbox binds due to improper shimming, broken gear shaft, dying motor (draws excessive current), or jammed piston. Fuses don't take up that much space, and are a form of insurance.

That's like driving your car without a spare. 90% of the time, you don't need it, but the one time you're stranded in the middle of nowhere, you'll be thankful for it. The fuse is designed to be a warning that something is wrong with your gearbox, so you don't destroy it.

~Brian

[morugatu]

I've been working on AEGs for about six years now and not once have I seen a need for a fuse. Typically they die after a part is broken, for no apparent reason, or they don't even blow and you're still back at square one.

As for the car analogy, I fail to see your point. Now if I was going into the field without bringing a spare AEG/cleaning rod/etc. on hand in case my primary went down, then yes I could see how the tire analogy might apply.

Now if you're running some sort of expensive MOSFET or other electronic components in your AEG, then yes, I could see the need. Beyond that, no I refuse to waste money on them.

[SLINKEY]

lmfao i agree with him about removing fuses.. whats wire cost.. like pocket change per foot.. and really your only going to burn up eather the contact or the wiring. and thats only if you dont go thru the wiring and make sure a short will not accure.

i have 8 years experience working on these.. i'v never seen gears jam from not having a fuse.. lmfao..
or a motor burn up from not having a fuse.. In my opinion fuses just create unwanted resistance sapping Rof.
the first thing i do to any gun i want to up the rate of fire is deans and remove the fuse's.

[Crono0001]

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