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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
stateoftheart
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
2,256 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.
stateoftheart OP
6 posts
 
Thank You for all who have respond. I have contact Parasound regarding the proper aperage value of the fuses.

Art
casouza
239 posts
 
Just to set things clear:'
Slow Bow fuses have a thick coil of wire inside,sometimes filled with fusible metal.It looks chunky by all means.

Fast blow fuses have a very thin wire inside.
Always ask the manufacturer. If you replace a fast blow fuse with a slow blow one you may get into trouble!
Good luck
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