Re: Fuse Question

["Robertm" <Respond@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"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
>
> "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
>>
>
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.

Bob