fuse help (I'm conFused)

xrayrox

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looking for an awnser and I know you guys can help. when replacing a slow blow fuse can I use a higher voltage fuse as long as the apmerage is the same. if so is there a limit, can I use a 250v 15amp fuse to replace a 6v 15 amp fuse? what is the difference between glass and ceramic fuses? who knew there were so many decisions when it came to fuses.
 
please don't over fuse

always replace a slow blow(mdl) fuse with a slow blow. a overload condition will occur if you replace a fast blow acg fuse with a slow blow of the same value. safe way is to use the same value as the manufacture lists. caution over fuse condition can hurt or ruin a game. if the fuse blows you have an overload condition that should be corrected. take the extra time to find a bad conection or failing component. good luck!!
 
You can use the higher voltage rating without any adverse effects. This is why my entire fuse kit is 250v fuses. Do not go up in amperage rating.
 
In short, yes you can substitute a fuse with a HIGHER *voltage* rating than the original. Do not substitute with a higher *amperage* rating (unless you know what you're doing, or it's just a little bit higher, like 8 vice 7.5A) or with a *lower* voltage rating. That said, I've never seen a 6V fuse. I mostly see 250V and 32V; and the 32V ones tend to be the 15A to 30A ones. Is this 6V fuse a standard 3AG (1/4" x 1 1/4") fuse? Picture please...

Glass vs. ceramic... AFAIK, there is no practical difference to arcade-type applications. Ceramics may be more durable and able to handle extreme conditions, but not really important in a pinball machine. Glass fuses are more common and cheaper.
 
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