Micro fuse question

[Scout]

Is there any difference between
T5A 250V micro fuse and
http://www.ebay.com/itm/T5A-5A-250V...lectrical_Equipment_Tools&hash=item1e6cf23e71

T5.0A 250V micro fuse
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5PCS-5A-250...254?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c4966d8e

Repairing Monitor and dont wanna wait 2 weeks for fuse to come from Hong Kong if theres no difference. Also, Any chance I could pick up locally? Like where would I look? I checked Radio Shack and according to online they dont carry.

Thanks in advance

 

[(*steve*)]

I would suggest they're very similar.

Where's "locally"?

In an emergency find any old 250V 5A fuse and solder some wires to it. Heatshrink it and wire it into the circuit. Obviously, insulation is key. This may be a cheaper solution if you blow a few

 

[Scout]

Locally is Cincinnati ,OH but I just meant the kind of store I would look for.

Thx for the Tip on just modifying a fuse. I dont think Ill have room to do that on the board though but Im gonna look into it.

 

[(*steve*)]

I can't help you with bricks and mortar stores, but I've looked at getting some parts shipped to my sister in law in the US as opposed to having them shipped to me (as a comparison) and from digikey at least, the shipping seemed very reasonable.

Oh, another option -- and this depends on the voltage in the circuit -- you may be able to fit a smd fuse across the solder pads on the reverse side of the board. (smd fuses aren't cheap, but may be easier to find)