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Title: Fake HRC DMM Fuses (China eBay) SWEFUSE, BassMann etc
Post by: Kiriakos GR on January 02, 2025, 11:46:10 AM

I have recently researched for HRC Fast Acting Fuses at (China eBay).

I did discover some listings, these using the word alternative brand
They appear having BBS Bussmann fuses with blurred logo.

But in the end, the consumers receive products with SWEFUSE, BassMan branding.  :P

Customer feedback from Amazon:
Made to look like Bussmann fuses that are the fuses that are shipped with Fluke meters but in fact the ones that I received are labeled SWEFUSE

Warning about eBay:
Most of fraudulent product images they might appear including the text of WEFUSE and much lesser sellers, will demonstrate full text of SWEFUSE.

The real problems with alternative branding?
You are unable to get a refund based on product originality doubts = by the thought that you were scammed.
You are unable to confirm product specifications about HRC Fast Acting Fuses.
HRC for DMM, this is essential so the DMM it self, this to remain undamaged.

I would worry less if I was buying fuses (Slow Blow) so to protect a medium to large in size electric motor.

It is a fact that Bussmann has a production site in China, and it might be SAFER FOR your wallet, getting products these conforming at well known products appearance. (according latest Bussmann 2018 catalog) or any fresher one.
Especially when you do your shopping at eBay.

Note: Feel free to always expect, FLUKE branded fuses, these to be more expensive.
FLUKE always operated as a Middlemen of Bussmann, and they are to blame for HRC inflated pricing.
   
Bussmann deliver stock and to FLUKE corporation, FLUKE deliver stock at several small retailer.
Too many mouths expect food in their table, from the resale of a damn small fuse.  :P

Title: Re: Fake HRC DMM Fuses (China eBay) SWEFUSE, BassMann etc
Post by: overvolt on January 04, 2025, 10:31:48 PM

This is a true encyclopedia about the HRC Fuses market.  ???
Yes I will also stick to BussMann portfolio.

Its a sad thought, but I think that young kids mostly become willing victims, and getting scammed.  :P

Title: Re: Fake HRC DMM Fuses (China eBay) SWEFUSE, BassMann etc
Post by: Kiriakos GR on February 23, 2025, 02:22:39 AM

New find of another fake fuse code.

DMM-11AR this is sourced by SWEFUSE, and they are scammers over eBay presenting this as DMM-B-11A Alternative FUSE.