I have recently researched for HRC Fast Acting Fuses at (China eBay).
I did discover some listings, these using the
word alternative brandThey appear having BBS Bussmann fuses with blurred logo.
But in the end, the consumers receive products with
SWEFUSE,
BassMan branding.
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.