[Amps] Greetings and Question: what fuse do I use for the Clipperton L (and where do I get them)?

[n8de at thepoint.net]

The correct fuse is 12A SB @ 234v.
Don
N8DE


Quoting Mike <noddy1211 at sbcglobal.net>:

> That does not make sense.
>
> The fuse would be double the value for 120v, mine is a 15amp at 240v and the
> fuse I took out for 120v was a 30amp.
>
> Lower the voltage= higher the fuse value.
>
> Mike, K6BR
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
>
> I recently bought a Dentron Clipperton L and the fuse is gone.  Everything
> else
> is in fine order.  Looking at the manual, in the PARTS LIST (page 8), it
> says F1
> is "12A at 117v, 18A at 234V."
>
>
> However, in the schematic, F1 is labeled "18A SB FUSE (12A SB at 234V AC)."
>
> This amp appears to be still wired for 110-120v.
>
> I suspect the 18A SB Fuse is the correct one for our 110-120V mains here in
> the
> States.  Can someone please verify this?
>
> Extra points if you can point me in the right direction for buying these
> fuses.
>
> 73!
> Jack, K6JEB
> http://www.k6jeb.com/
>
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>
> 1983.  I enjoy DXing, contesting, building gear and antennas, QRP, digital
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> were
> even more cranks saying ham radio was dying.  I guess it's dying even more
> now
> since our numbers have gone up considerably, and the CW sub-bands have only
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> with
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