Re: Fuse Question

["JW" <jweb@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob,  Thanks a bunch...this is what I needed.  Joe
"Robertm" <Respond@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "JW" <jweb@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> So I guess I could just convert it to an automotive blade type fuse and
>> be set???    Thanks,  Joe
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>> "JW" <jweb@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>>I think I know the answer to this but I wanted to run it past you guys.
>>>Is it OK to substitute a 1amp 25volt glass fuse with a 1A 250V fuse of
>>>the same size (5x20mm)?  It seems to be harder to find exact replacements
>>>these days. Thanks,  Joe
>>>
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> That depends on what you were using for the 5 x 20 fuse. For example, A
> Cooper Bussman GDA series is fast blo, fast breaking; the GDB series is
> fast acting, low breaking; the GDC is time delay, low breaking. If you're
> using Littlefuse brand, you have the 216, 217 and 218, each with their own
> characteristic. If you replace it with a fuse that has a longer delay, you
> may burn out components. It you replace it with a shorter delay fuse, you
> may blow fuses when there is no fault in the circuit. A good site is
> www.littlefuse.com     These are available from www.digikey.com and other
> vendors.
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> Bob
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