[Amps] Fuses

[Vic, K2VCO]

You can also get some values of 250v ceramic fuses at Home Depot, etc. 
They are used in microwave ovens. I agree that slow blows are not likely 
to be correct for an amplifier -- they are very slow and are often 
specified for motors, etc. If an amp needs a SB it probably needs a 
soft-start. You would want a fast blow in case of an arc or something.

On 1/6/11 5:12 PM, Carl wrote:
> Most likely ceramic fast blow and they should be specified in the manual.
>
> Mouser and others carry them, be sure to get the 250V rated ones.
>
> Carl
> KM1H
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carol Richards"<n2mm at comcast.net>
> To:<Amps @contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 7:43 PM
> Subject: [Amps] Fuses
>
>
>> In the last contest one of the fuses in my Alpha 78 blew. Actually it
>> became extremely hot and transferred the heat to the cap of the fuse
>> holder. I managed to really burn my fingers. Nevertheless, I managed to
>> pull the fuse out and replace the fuse cap and replace the fuse. My
>> questions are what kind of fuses does Alpha use ( they are not the clear
>> glass ones) and where can I get them? I have an extra one or two, but
>> obviously I would like to have more on hand. I seem to recall them as 15A
>> buss fuses. I assume they are slow-blow. Of course I can put in glass
>> ones, but I was wondering why Alpha uses  these?
>>
>>
>>
>> Carol
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