That brings up the question: which fuses sound best?
FUSE Question...Very Confused Please Help !
I have a Ceratec Penta Amp ...Made in Germany.
The installed fuse that came with the unit is rated @ 250 Volt / 5A
The Fuse Holder which is under the AC plug states "USE ONLY 250 Volt Fuses."
On back of Amp there are a choice of two fuse ratings:
#1. AC 230:S2.5A
#2. AC 110: S5A
I have it set to #2 setting ....AC 110 : S5A
I am confused. Is this fuse correct ?
Thank you
- ...
- 15 posts total
@kraftwerkturbo Search in the Forum, a number of threads on different fuse brands; and there's no universal answer - preference |
That was an (unsuccessful) attempt to be sarcastic (audiophiles often floating in higher spheres discussing effects of power cables, plugs, electrical ground, etc). The obvious (against sarcastic) answer is: real audiphiles replace any fuse with 6 inch nails that have been cooked in double extra virgin oil with vinigar for 2 hours and then powdered in pixel dust (the mega pixel variety).
|
@rocky1313 The 250V thing is an arc-over rating and nothing else. For US operation you'll want the higher amperage rating as opposed to overseas operation. |
Typical line voltage spec is ±5%. 110 x 1.05 ≈ 115. 120v has been the US standard since 1967 🙄 120 * 1.05 = 126. 126 volts is ≈30% power increase into 110v transformer resistance [which will increase a little from excess power dissipation] Check your mains voltage and get written certification from the manufacturer that the unit is 120v nominal rated. Insurance companies can be sticklers.
|
- 15 posts total