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Can anyone help me remove a stuck fuse holder from my tube amp?

Hello, Two of my KT-150 Power tubes blew the other night and took out two fuses. I can remove one fuse, but I cannot remove the other fuse from the holder. It should pop-up when you turn the screw a quarter turn counter clock-wise.

I am at a loss. I don't want to damage anything.

Thank you very much,
Mike

 
rodagon
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hifiman5
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I just did this the other day to remove a hard to reach (with my fingers) fuse. I used a piece of wire that would bend to my will and looped it under the fuse, grabbed a hold of both ends and pulled.  Out it popped!
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stereo5
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Don't you have to push in while turning?
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lwin
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I use cotton swabs and tooth picks. Once I get the main body of the blown fuse out I moisten the cotton swap with a little isopropyl alcohol to get any small pieces out.
rodagon OP
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It won't push in. It just turns. Maybe the fuse melted to the holder?
erik_squires
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Mike,
To be clear, the plastic cover won't come out, right?

Try some strong duct tape. Attach and pull. If that still isn't enough, super glue on the end of a dowel. Use a razor after to remove.

Best,
E
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