Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses

2015-08-19 Thread George Skorup
to:li...@packetflux.com> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 19, 2015 12:16 PM *To:* af <mailto:af@afmug.com> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses A fast blow fuse is really very very slow when compared to electronics. I'd recommend sticking with the fast blow fuses. If you're askin

Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses

2015-08-19 Thread Lewis Bergman
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 wrote: > Fast is better for protection.Better

Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses

2015-08-19 Thread Bill Prince
<mailto:part15...@gmail.com> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 19, 2015 1:14 PM *To:* af@afmug.com <mailto:af@afmug.com> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses I'm with Forrest. Stick to the fast blow. Remember, fuses are not used to protect the equipment, they are used to protect the wi

Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses

2015-08-19 Thread Ken Hohhof
Protect the wiring yes, but my main concern is that one bad radio or other device doesn’t take down the whole site. From: Bill Prince Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 1:14 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses I'm with Forrest. Stick to the fast blow. Remember,

Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses

2015-08-19 Thread Ken Hohhof
Thanks, somehow I missed that. -Original Message- From: Seth Mattinen Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 1:07 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses On 8/19/15 10:51, Ken Hohhof wrote: So I was just wondering if the medium blow fuses had their place. Some

Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses

2015-08-19 Thread Bill Prince
August 19, 2015 12:16 PM *To:* af <mailto:af@afmug.com> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses A fast blow fuse is really very very slow when compared to electronics. I'd recommend sticking with the fast blow fuses. If you're asking because you have nuisance blows I might

Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses

2015-08-19 Thread Seth Mattinen
On 8/19/15 10:51, Ken Hohhof wrote: So I was just wondering if the medium blow fuses had their place. Some distributors like Allied don’t even have them in their catalog, so I guess they are a rare bird. Allied has them; Buss GMC series. http://www.alliedelec.com/bussmann-by-eaton-gmc-4-r/701

Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses

2015-08-19 Thread Ken Hohhof
least 240 watts, things are going to cook for awhile before that fuse blows. From: Forrest Christian (List Account) Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 12:16 PM To: af Subject: Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses A fast blow fuse is really very very slow when compared to electronics. I'd reco

Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses

2015-08-19 Thread Forrest Christian (List Account)
A fast blow fuse is really very very slow when compared to electronics. I'd recommend sticking with the fast blow fuses. If you're asking because you have nuisance blows I might consider just moving up a amp or so depending on what you're protecting. On Aug 19, 2015 6:47 AM, "Ken Hohhof" wrote:

Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses

2015-08-19 Thread Jaime Solorza
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" wrote: > I use fast blow 5x20 mm fuses for radios and other electronics, but > recently became aware that medium blow fuses exist. Not wi

Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses

2015-08-19 Thread George Skorup
I use fast-blow, they're a lot cheaper and easier to find. Note, a 5GHz 450AP will run on a 1/2A fuse, and then blow the next morning when the traffic hits. Ask me how I know. :( 1/2A fuses are now banned from inventory. Our standard is 1A for everything but SyncInjectors which get a 5A. Actual

Re: [AFMUG] medium blow fuses

2015-08-19 Thread Josh Luthman
I use fast blow, why not? Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Aug 19, 2015 9:47 AM, "Ken Hohhof" wrote: > I use fast blow 5x20 mm fuses for radios and other electronics, but > recently became aware that medium blow fuses exist. Not w

[AFMUG] medium blow fuses

2015-08-19 Thread Ken Hohhof
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 inru