From: Lee Knoper (saztac4i@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Dec 22 2003 - 17:44:37 PST
On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 08:38:00 -0500, "GOTaM35" <GOTaM35@joetrapp.com>
wrote:
> I took one of my fuses to an auto shop and they told me it
> was a slow blow fuse. [...]
(Also known as a time delay fuse.)
> I guess they will hold up under a surge better but still blow
> if the unit is drawing higher amps for a period of time?
Yes. The difference is a function of either the materials used in its
construction and/or its thermal mass. The characteristic curves
differ from both standard and instrument (fast blow) fuses. Typically
slow blow fuses are used ahead of inductive loads.
> If anyone finds a good source for these buggers, let us know.
> I would like a couple myself. Been meaning to check with
> Radio Shack for the last year.
Time delay fuses in size 1/4" dia x 1-1/4" long are available in the
MDL (glass) or MDA (ceramic) series.
Based on the OP inquiry by "Amnon" <amnon@deltaforce.net>, which you
quoted:
> The fuse is a 250V 2A from what I can tell. [...]
...and assuming the 2 A rating is correct, here are some direct URLs
to popular US based electronics suppliers who stock MDA/MDL fuses of
that amperage rating:
Radio Shack
<http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=270-1023>
(Some stores may have them in stock; otherwise you can Web order.)
All Electronics
<http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=245300&item=FSSB-2&type=store>
(A few brick and mortar outlets in CA; otherwise Web order - S & H is
a flat six bux.)
Mouser Electronics
<http://www.mouser.com/index.cfm?handler=displayproduct&lstdispproductid=322092&e_categoryid=19&e_pcodeid=50408>
(For an expanded list, click on the link for the catalog page to see
the .PDF copy)
HTH,
Lee_K
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