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Need to know proper ampere valu for fuse.

I Have a parasound HCA 1200 II amp and I need to replace a 5 x 20 mm fuse inside. I think the fuse is rated at 250v.
Is the amperage rating critical? Does anybody know the proper amperage value that I should replace. I would appreciate all the help from Audiogoner's.

Thanks,
Art
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gregadd
574 posts
 
you need to know if it fast or slow blo and the ampere rating. Slo blo tends to have a narrow filament. Fast blo tends to have a thicker filament. this does vary however.
herman
2,259 posts
 
The amp rating is very important.

Most fuses are labeled, is this one?

The bad news is fuses usually don't blow without a good reason. You can try a new one but if it blow again you have a problem.
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Herman...YES, fuses are labeled. However I find that while the voltage rating (of little importance) is usually readable, the important current rating often is not. Why do they do this?
herman
2,259 posts
 
El, try one of these to read the fuses.
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
Have you tried to contact Parasound?

I'm sure they would know more about the fuse's value and substitutabity than we would.
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