Quoted from Quench:infact you might want to test those diodes before powering up to potentially save another fuse from blowing.
I recommend using your multimeter on the amperage setting (adjust your leads) and test across the fuse clips. No reason to keep blowing fuses.
Just don't hold the leads on forever if it is super high as you don't want to blow your internal fuse in the meter. Usually 10amp but check.
Some folks also have a circuit breaker mounted on a fuse which can be used again and again. I don't find them necessary but they are a cool device.
Thanks
Blake