You can buy a small plastic tool to remove fuses. I got one from Autozone when I had to replace a fuse in my wife's car.

I use a simple wooden popsicle stick to pry mine loose. I don't think I'd use a screwdriver for fear of breaking glass as you stated. They do make fuse removers that are plastic as JWS64 said if you want one.

I use an IC remover, and pull from one side, close to the metal end.

Just get a fuse puller. No need to worry about getting anything in to pry in tight spaces. Add one to your next pinball/electronic order.

Just get a fuse puller. No need to worry about getting anything in to pry in tight spaces. Add one to your next pinball/electronic order ...

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Less than three bucks. Well worth it.

http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=425&parent=0

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The problem with the one pictured by gweempose is that they don't last very long. I bought one and had a fuse that was in there pretty tight and the plastic end just spread out while trying to pull it and it was ruined. Had to throw it away. They are very cheap plastic. Just saying . . .
Mike

I use a very small flat bladed screwdriver. I haven't broken a fuse with it yet.

I use the same Bussman FP as gweem.
Works like a charm!

Got mine at walmart w/ a few fuses i didn't need for something like $2.70...cheaper than the $3.50 plus shipping at most places online.

I use my fingers. Yeah, need to get a fuse puller I guess.

That- or upgrade your fingers!
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Mystic 2.0...

Screwdriver works fine for me, never broken a fuse, people underestimate just how strong they are.

Screwdriver here as well. Havent broken one yet either. Ive tried a puller similar to the one above but had the same problem with it spreading apart.

I use this little number. Works like a charm.

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Yea I have used pullers like the ones shown and they can break and I do not like the force I have to use pulling away from the board on tight fuses. The small flat head screwdriver has always worked for me. Just use leverage and they should pop out easy. Everyone finds their method that they feel comfortable with.

I don't use the pliers end. That's for automotive fuses. I use the little curl on the other end. It wraps around the fuse glass, slide it to one end of the fuse and gently pull out. I doubt it will ever break, nor damage a fuse. But yeah, everyone likes what they like to use.

I really don't like those little fuse pullers. Hard to grip and the thin plastic at the business end fails.

Bussmann makes a more robust version that I believe I picked up at Manard's.

Here's a link....cheap enough http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GAS3Q2

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I use the green one too. I don't pull in the middle of the fuse, I pull toward one end (rather than in the middle of the fuse) so the end pops out. Less resistance that way.

dang I spent $13 for my Fuse puller and $90 for my DMM at ACE... Amazon $5 and $50

Dent puller and a tow strap

with the power turned off first

The problem with the one pictured by gweempose is that they don't last very long. I bought one and had a fuse that was in there pretty tight and the plastic end just spread out while trying to pull it and it was ruined. Had to throw it away. They are very cheap plastic. Just saying . . .
Mike

Those things are junk and the screwdriver is a PIA and sometimes the wrong angle.
I made this one up out of a scrap of stainless, pops the end right out.

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I have had very good luck with dental picks, you buy them in a set of four from places like Harbor Freight. I am sure a bunch of places online have them as well.

I take the one of the hook tools and can reach under and lift up on the metal end of a fuse, never touching the glass. It is nice because only one end will pop up and you can use your DMM to test the fuse without fully removing it.

BTW, the photo is not mine. I just grabbed the first one I found from a Google search.

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Puller tool from pinrestore. Hook end goes under one end of the fuse, pops it right out. I used to use the yellow one but pulling on the glass part creeps me out.

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The yellow ones suck! I take an 8" strip of painters tape, fold it in half or quarters length-wise, curl it with my finger, slide it under the fuse and pull both ends of the tape. Works great

Suppose I can get the better tool, but never had a problem..