Ptheo so you opened your Veritas and is your warranty now voided? From the Merrill web site it states:
"A synergistic fuse is used for the best power supply and excellent response. For the best flow through and contact, the fuse is soldered instead of a fuse holder."
"A synergistic fuse is used for the best power supply and excellent response. For the best flow through and contact, the fuse is soldered instead of a fuse holder."