We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses

uberwaltz - However instead of clogging up other threads why don't you start a thread just on that subject and let's discuss it there?

Point taken. In this case it was a direct response to ptss within the thread where the presumed offense has occurred. 

Fuse direction has absolutely zero to do with phase. For fuses dealing with alternating current, fuse direction has absolutely nothing to do with anything. One could think they hear something "like" phase anomolies from changing the fuse direction, but it's more likely the change is imagined.

wolf_garcia
Fuse direction has absolutely zero to do with phase. For fuses dealing with alternating current, fuse direction has absolutely nothing to do with anything. One could think they hear something "like" phase anomolies from changing the fuse direction, but it’s more likely the change is imagined.

>>>>>Just in case you weren’t paying attention, which you probably weren’t, we’ve already established that ALL fuses (or almost ALL fuses) are in AC circuits. Hel-loo! So that shoots down the overly used pseudo skeptic claim that it’s ONLY the fuse located where the AC power cord enters the amplifier that can’t be directional. Follow? Your assignment - dream up some new bizarre theory why fuses can’t possibly work in AC circuits, you know, other than the current goes in both directions. That’s so lame.

"A fuse is nothing more than a short length of wire designed to melt and separate in the event of excessive current. Fuses are always connected in series with the component(s) to be protected from overcurrent, so that when the fuse blows (opens) it will open the entire circuit and stop current through the component(s). "

A fuse is not just there to melt and do nothing more. It’s part of the current flow to components downstream. Using a fuse and it’s holder just makes it easier to replace but it doesn’t mean that it has no effect on anything afterwards.

To keep stating otherwise is getting really old.

All the best,
Nonoise

The fuses left in the drawer don't have any effect on circuits. The ones installed in gear, with AC involved, pass current both ways. I looked it up.