Ok, for all of you veteran electronic gurus, here is another question
from a novice:

I need to replace a 1/2 amp 125V Slo Blo fuse, and all I have been
able to find is 1/2 amp 250V Slo blo.

Is there any difference between a 1/2 amp 125V Slo Blo fuse and a 1/2
amp 250V Slo blo fuse.

What is the difference, and will a 1/2 amp 250V Slo blo fuse work?

Thanks,

Marc

Marc wrote:

Ok, for all of you veteran electronic gurus, here is another question
from a novice:

I need to replace a 1/2 amp 125V Slo Blo fuse, and all I have been
able to find is 1/2 amp 250V Slo blo.

Is there any difference between a 1/2 amp 125V Slo Blo fuse and a 1/2
amp 250V Slo blo fuse.


Not really, they'll both operate at 1/2 amp. The 250V fuse will work just
fine, in fact, it gives you a better safety margain with respect to
voltage.


What is the difference, and will a 1/2 amp 250V Slo blo fuse work?


Well, the one with the 250V rating is designed not to arc over when you
use it on 250V or below. It just has a higher safety margain than the
125V fuse, and it's probably slightly different internally from the first
generation of 125V fuses.



Thanks,

Marc