Fuse

[The Lost Bears]

I had one of the original Hifi Tuning fuses for years in my LS25 mk2. I never had a problem with the fuse blowing. I left it in when I sold the unit. I was thinking about buying one of the Supreme version for my Ref 5se.

[kngale1]

Originally Posted by ariess

Has anyone had luck maintaining an audiophile fuse in ARC gear? I have tried it a few times and the HiFi Tuning fuses always blew after a short period of time. I learned that the tolerances are tighter than the stock fuses so they will blow with normal use. Even increasing the amperage of the HiFi fuse didn't help. At $50 a fuse, this costs way too much when the fuse only lasts a few days.

My guess you probably bought wrong size fuses.

I use SR RED fuses in all my components except for ARC REF250. SR RED is much superior to HiFi-Tuning Supremes. According to Kal, after market fuses are higher quality but timing is different so it might not fully protect your component.

If a component fails with after market fuses, I wonder if ARC will honor the warranty?

[larevoj]

Originally Posted by kngale1

My guess you probably bought wrong size fuses. I use SR RED fuses in all my components except for ARC REF250. SR RED is much superior to HiFi-Tuning Supremes. According to Kal, after market fuses are higher quality but timing is different so it might not fully protect your component. If a component fails with after market fuses, I wonder if ARC will honor the warranty?

Most people don't go back to manufacturer for a blown fuse and there are plenty of fuses available in the market. So long it's the correct ratings I don't see how the warranty is in dispute.

[kngale1]

Originally Posted by larevoj

Most people don't go back to manufacturer for a blown fuse and there are plenty of fuses available in the market. So long it's the correct ratings I don't see how the warranty is in dispute.

I'm NOT referring to a fuse but component got damaged using an after market fuse without manufacturer support.

All my components except for ARC, manufacturers encouraged me to experiment with different fuses and report the results. I spoke with Kevin Hayes, Dan Wright ... With EXPENSIVE components, I usually follow manufacturer suggestions.

[larevoj]

Originally Posted by kngale1

I'm NOT referring to a fuse but component got damaged using an after market fuse without manufacturer support. All my components except for ARC, manufacturers encouraged me to experiment with different fuses and report the results. I spoke with Kevin Hayes, Dan Wright ... With EXPENSIVE components, I usually follow manufacturer suggestions.

Exactly and even manufacturers encourage to do so...no harm done

[kngale1]

Originally Posted by larevoj

Exactly and even manufacturers encourage to do so...no harm done

Why are you selectively reading my posts?

IMO risk is low using after market fuses but just want to share my conversation with Kal. LATER!

[dminches]

What is the fuse spec for the Ref 5 SE. The back says T3.15A. Is that 3.15 A or 15A? I have no idea what the T stands for.

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by dminches

What is the fuse spec for the Ref 5 SE. The back says T3.15A. Is that 3.15 A or 15A? I have no idea what the T stands for.

dminches.......That is a time delay (T) 3.15 amp fuse.

[dminches]

Originally Posted by jdandy

dminches.......That is a time delay (T) 3.15 amp fuse.

Thank you. Does that mean if I want to use a "HiFi" fuse I need to find a time delay one?

I guess T is the same as slow blow.

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by dminches

Thank you. Does that mean if I want to use a "HiFi" fuse I need to find a time delay one?

I guess T is the same as slow blow.

dminches.......Absolutely, exact replacement rating. Yes, the term slow-blow is an acronym for time delay.