Jdwek -- you could tell your girlfriend you are shopping for pottery (well, ceramics ...).
Or you could call 636-527-3877 (Bussman -- see bussmann.com/products/Electrical/Group11.asp) who will give you the name and number of local distributors (I got four in my area and had to stop her from giving me more). Bussman still makes and sells Types W, T and S edison plug fuses (and fuse boxes). You may also have some luck with Littelfuse.com.
Interestingly, while doing research, I ran across Article 240 of the National Electrical Code that, apparently, says plug fuses are only allowed to replace existing installations. (see www.mikeholt.com/nec/215_240.htm) I was hoping to build a new one for my dedicated lines. Folks in the past haven't been too picky about installing the right fuse replacements and a 30A or 15A are the same size. That could lead to an even hotter date than pottery shopping ;-)
Remember ... think with your ears!
Or you could call 636-527-3877 (Bussman -- see bussmann.com/products/Electrical/Group11.asp) who will give you the name and number of local distributors (I got four in my area and had to stop her from giving me more). Bussman still makes and sells Types W, T and S edison plug fuses (and fuse boxes). You may also have some luck with Littelfuse.com.
Interestingly, while doing research, I ran across Article 240 of the National Electrical Code that, apparently, says plug fuses are only allowed to replace existing installations. (see www.mikeholt.com/nec/215_240.htm) I was hoping to build a new one for my dedicated lines. Folks in the past haven't been too picky about installing the right fuse replacements and a 30A or 15A are the same size. That could lead to an even hotter date than pottery shopping ;-)
Remember ... think with your ears!