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Audio Magic Fuse Leak Problem???

Hello, I purchased a Modwright Transporter on Audiogon. The previous owner replaced the stock fuses with Audio Magic liquid filled fuses. I was skeptical, but left them in because I did not want to take the cover off and replace them. Anyway, just had a fuse blow and I removed the cover. One of the fuses was black and the liquid was leaking from the fuse. I was able to make sure none of the fluid got onto the circuit board, but this is really an issue. I would never recommend using these fuses. They are a danger to the equipment and potentially an electrical hazard.
shamanjr
rodman99999
6,123 posts
 
Damping!
zd542
5,339 posts
 
Damping what? (Just to note, I'm not trying to be a smart ass. I really don't know. lol.)
brownsfan
1,508 posts
 
ZD, I think the idea is to stabilize the conductor against mechanical vibration.
rodman99999
6,123 posts
 
As Mr B said, "Vibrational Damping"), BUT- I intended a double entendre(I was being a smartass). =;^)
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mrsilver
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Hi guys, As I told "shamanjr" please send the fuse back and I will replace it
at no charge, I suspect it's a first gen fuse and if the fuse manufacturer
didn't seal the end cap properly the original liquid might leach out.Although
I also told him i've sold many many fuses and he's the first one that
has complained about a leaking fuse, not to worry none of the liquids ever used
were corrosive or conductive in any way. The 2nd gen liquids on will never
leak due to the nature of the liquid it self.

Why use liquid? all our fuses are filled with a anti vibration compound mixed
with our black out powder and will stop any ringing of the element as well
as take care of any emi or rf riding the fuse, in the super fuse we go one
step further and apply a compound over the glass to eliminate any internal
static discharge as well as block any ambient emi and rf from entering the fuse we then treat each fuse with our nano stream process which really
makes the end caps as well as the element a much better conductor.

Making a liquid fuse is very time consuming but well thought out and
very much worth all the trouble. Any one who has done business with me knows I go out of my way to make my customers happy, and as always
I really appreciate every one's support.

Best

jerry
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