Replacing fuse

Would replacing an 6.3A SLO BLO fuse with an 8 SLO BLO fuse be ok? Thanks for any information.

john42108-21-2018 12:14pm

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john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-23-2018 at 08:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They treated me to a weekend at Busch Gardens and the Beach for my birthday this past July.Much better than a fuse don't you think geoffkait?
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-21-2018 at 01:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes the correct size is written inside of the amp.Searched online for audiophile fuses with the same value but was not able to find one.8A SLO BLO was the nearest available.
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-21-2018 at 05:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bought the fuses from Parts Connection located in Canada on sale, which makes the sizes and values limited.Know there are correct size fuses but didn't want to spend $50 or more for one fuse.Its a Hi Fi tuning fuse which many have for sale but none have the size and values needed.
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-21-2018 at 08:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm some what knowledgeable about fuses but no I'm not an electrician or pretend to be an expert on audio equipment.Guess I'm curious about the fuse tweak and wanted to experiment without wasting money doing so.Some say they work, others say no.Some say a step lower or higher in value is ok so I was looking at other options and opinions.
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-22-2018 at 01:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the input,I play the lottery twice a week so maybe I can get in the same tax bracket that some of you guys seem to be in!
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-22-2018 at 10:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You are correct,yes maybe I'm cheap too.
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-22-2018 at 04:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Nah,just an average guy that rather have money to take my children out to dinner for a $100 than spending a $100 on one audiophile grade fuse.What would be your choice?
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-22-2018 at 08:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They only get the best, always makes me happy to see them happy.There old enough to treat me now and then.
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-23-2018 at 02:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks I'll look into that Popeye!
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-24-2018 at 11:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Nothing wrong with the stock fuse, just wanted to hear if the was any improvement in sound quality with an audiophile fuse.
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-24-2018 at 01:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for all the input.As for the 30 day guarantee by the time you have fuses burned in enough to clearly hear a difference good or bad the grace period would probably be voided and be stuck with a fuse that wasn't a good match for the amp.
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-24-2018 at 10:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why do some men think back about there first date geoffkait?
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-24-2018 at 11:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Said some, obviously I was excluding myself.Was your first date on Lord of the Rings?
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 08-25-2018 at 02:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Got the fuse today and so far so good,got my fingers crossed!I did ask Parts Connexion as well,said it would be fine.
john421 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 470 posts 09-08-2018 at 01:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well back to the subject at hand children,the fuse has worked flawlessly.Thanks for the support,I guess?

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