fuse confusion

[Rick22]

Hey guys

I have a mission 70asa subwoofer which has a blown fuse. I pulled out the fuse and on the fuse it says 250v 313 6/10A. I understand that it is 250V but how many amps is this fuse. When i pulled out the fuse it says on the amp that to replace it with the same fuse 250V and .63A. My question is the fuse that i pulled out does it handle 6 to 10 amps. What should I replace it with


thanks

 

[Adam]

Hi, Rick. The "6/10" is actually a fraction, so 0.6A.

So, the note on the amp is in very close agreement with the fuse that you're replacing.

EDIT: Question - did the sub come with any spare fuses? I just thought that I'd ask because it might spark a memory that you actually have some around.

 

[tedi055]

the 6/10 A simply means that the fuse is .6 A. you should look to buy a fuse that is no more than .6A other wise if the current to the amplifier exeedes .6 A your equipment will fry.
you can do about .4 to .6 A for a fuse.

 

[TLS Guy]

Hey guys

I have a mission 70asa subwoofer which has a blown fuse. I pulled out the fuse and on the fuse it says 250v 313 6/10A. I understand that it is 250V but how many amps is this fuse. When i pulled out the fuse it says on the amp that to replace it with the same fuse 250V and .63A. My question is the fuse that i pulled out does it handle 6 to 10 amps. What should I replace it with


thanks

Yes, you need a fuse that is .63 amps. A fuse blowing is not good news, they blow for a reason. The rule is to replace the fuse once, and if it blows again, the unit has a major problem and needs service. Do not use a fuse of higher rating. Does you manual say whether the fuse is slow or fast blow? If it does not state assume it is fast blow.

 

[njedpx3]

A fuse is the LAST RESORT!

Yes, you need a fuse that is .63 amps. A fuse blowing is not good news, they blow for a reason. The rule is to replace the fuse once, and if it blows again, the unit has a major problem and needs service. Do not use a fuse of higher rating. Does you manual say whether the fuse is slow or fast blow? If it does not state assume it is fast blow.

Excellent advice. Normally a fuse is rated for current higher than you will normally encounter. As TLS states, do not use a higher fuse, it could cause expensive damage to your electronic components.

Best first diagnostic, if you have a fuse blowing, is to go back and recheck every connection and component in that circuit/sub-system.

Good Luck!

Forest Man