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| Rather than reviving an old thread about nomenclature; remember;
You have two major types of fuses in Consumer Electronics regardless of the physical size. PERIOD. "Slow blow, same as Time-delayed " more tolerant to current fluctuations. (ie startup circuit w/initial high current draw). "Fast blow" same as a standard fuse. T & F are the two common letters to indicate the difference---though not always used . Single most important criteria is the Amperage rating. Also, 120v vs 250V is important unless it is stamped as 250/120. 250V rated fuse can be used in a 120V circuit. Not the other way around. You do not want to go below or above the stated AMP rating for the application.--You have a 5A standard fuse, just not sure of the package. Physical size is another story as there are many packages available for the same ratings. GMA & AGC have been the most common in Consumer Electronics. May want to consult a site before fuse shopping; Here is an Example |
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| I have a F5L 250V as well and can not find it anywhere. It's from a DVD radio combo, it cost 400.00 to replace. If the fuse can not be bought. Why but the fuse in if it can't be replaced. | |
| Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:56 pm Post subject: What about the current? |
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| What does the L stand for as opposed to the A? I had assumed the 5A part was the current. I have a F5L250V fuse blown and can't find a replacement. If I do are all F5L250V fuses rated to the same current? Thanks TT |
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| I have the same problem, anyone have an Idea to what it may be?
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| Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 8:35 am Post subject: Re: Is a T5A H250V fuse the same as a F5L 250V? |
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I expected as much. Still, thanks for the info. At least I'm learning something here. I suppose the original was not blown (it's a ceramic one, so I'm not sure, because I don't know what it shoud look like when its blown). But since the "Fast" glass type did not blow either and the monitor behaves exactly the same as it did after the bang (amber blinking power-LED) my guess is that the original ceremic fuse has not been blown.
Yes. I even hooked the monitor up to another computer, to check if it wasn't the graphics board that blew. Same difference.  Thanks again for your help so far, Kax |
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| Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 7:07 am Post subject: Is a T5A H250V fuse the same as a F5L 250V? |
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| The ceramic type will not make any difference to the circuit operation and is purely a safety issue i.e it will not shatter by absorbing the flashback if blown.
Was the original actually blown? Did you try disconnecting the "D" plug from the p.c to see if the monitor will come on with "no signal" displayed just incase the p.c is not allowing it to come on? |
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| Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Yellow Tigra. I did understand and your english is not bad at all. I appreciate it. Kax |
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| Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: Is a T5A H250V fuse the same as a F5L 250V? |
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Thank you for your contribution. I tried the "F" fuse and it didn't blow. However, the monitor still behaves the same way: power light blinking amber and that's it. This feels like an incredibly stupid question, but since I used a glass fuse this time, whilst the original fuse was of the ceramic type, could it possibly make a difference if I used a ceramic one? And if not, is there anything else I could try before I throw in the towel? Thanks again, Kax |
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| Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 10:04 am Post subject: Is a T5A H250V fuse the same as a F5L 250V? |
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| The above gent is correct and likewise you are correct to question this.
F= Fast blow and T= Time delay. The F fuse may or may not survive the initial switch on surge but the T fuse will unless a fault is present. If the old fuse is of the glass type and the glass is shattered or black you are likely to have a fault and it will blow again anyway but if the wire just parted company then it may just be fatigue as the wire experiences stress at switch on due to this initial surge. One other point is if the fuse is of the ceramic type then you must replace with the same type. |
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| Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 8:32 am Post subject: |
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| Hi Its not the same type , but you may savely probe equipment with this fuse F = working fast T=working slowly .This fuse is designed for circuit which periodly consump more energy (monitor in start mode etc.). "F" fuse probably monitor keeps blowing, but not just in time. If your monitor is OK, the fuse be good min. 1- 2 weeks. I hope you understand - my english is very bad  |
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