OT: fuses

From: Tony Duell <ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk>
Date: Sun Dec 28 20:19:02 2003

> > Yes, you need a 2A fuse. A 2A 250V fuse would be fine. Also, do you need
> > a Quick-blow ('fast') or anti-surge ('slow blow') fuse?
>
> It doesn't say, but wouldn't a fast blowing fuse make more sense? It's

That depends on the design of the power supply, etc. Often a slow-blow
fuse is used in this position, though.

> on the main power coming into the laserdisc player. I don't have a
> schematic.

What do the markings (on the unit near the holder, and on the original
fuse) say? 'F' means a fast-blow fuse, 'T' means a slow-blow (and FF is
very fast, but that's not the one you're looking for here). So if the
original fuse says '2AT' on it, then you need a slow-blow fuse.

-tony
Received on Sun Dec 28 2003 - 20:19:02 GMT