The Roger Modjeski quote in which he explains what he means by the term, High Breaking, which apparently is the issue he is all hung up on. Now, please correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't his definition mean he has heartburn about ALL GLASS FUSES including stock fuses or ANY fuse that's not filled with sand? HEL-loo!
"I have previously defined these terms, however I will again as those posts have been Quarantined. We currently have more posts in the hospital than any other forum.
You are correct, the fuse must not allow plasma to form. It is therefore filled with sand or some other material to fill the space when the fuse element vaporizes. It is not so much about voltage rating. I think 32 volt fuses are made differently from 125 volt fuses so as to have less loss at low voltages as they typically have elements that are wide at the ends and narrow in the center thus reducing resistance which is important in a low voltage circuit. Given that I feel 32 volt fuses would be a good choice for speaker fuses where high breaking is not an issue at all.
I get more questions about the voltage ratings on fuses than any other parameter. In actuality it is the least important parameter.
The responses from vendors and manufacturers have displayed no knowledge of these requirements at all. The respondents have missed the target entirely."
"I have previously defined these terms, however I will again as those posts have been Quarantined. We currently have more posts in the hospital than any other forum.
You are correct, the fuse must not allow plasma to form. It is therefore filled with sand or some other material to fill the space when the fuse element vaporizes. It is not so much about voltage rating. I think 32 volt fuses are made differently from 125 volt fuses so as to have less loss at low voltages as they typically have elements that are wide at the ends and narrow in the center thus reducing resistance which is important in a low voltage circuit. Given that I feel 32 volt fuses would be a good choice for speaker fuses where high breaking is not an issue at all.
I get more questions about the voltage ratings on fuses than any other parameter. In actuality it is the least important parameter.
The responses from vendors and manufacturers have displayed no knowledge of these requirements at all. The respondents have missed the target entirely."