The only thing a fuse protects against, when properly sized and installed, is a short circuit event. They should never be viewed as some kind of surge protection unless you enjoy being disappointed.
On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 11:46 AM, Jaime Solorza <losguyswirel...@gmail.com> wrote: > Fast is better for protection. Better than old cigarette pack method > used on Fender and Marshall amps back in the day > On Aug 19, 2015 7:47 AM, "Ken Hohhof" <af...@kwisp.com> wrote: > >> I use fast blow 5x20 mm fuses for radios and other electronics, but >> recently became aware that medium blow fuses exist. Not widely available, >> but examples are Belfuse 530-5MT and Littelfuse 233 series. >> >> So is anyone using these? Any advantage? I'm thinking devices that >> might have enough inrush current to blow a fast blow fuse, although that >> hasn't been a problem so far. >> >> -- Lewis Bergman 325-439-0533 Cell
