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 Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:39 pm Post subject:
Blown fuse in NMG2
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My G2 blew its fuse. I think perhaps it had the wrong fuse in it; the fuse reads 315 mA; 250V. (I was not the one who put that fuse in.) However USA uses 120V and it seems it requires more than 315 mA since the fuse blew for reasons unknown, with no provocation.
My question is, what type of fuse should I be using? I searched and found discussion only of Australian power supply fuse requirements but since they use a very different voltage I thought maybe I require advice from someone familiar with using 120V American power?
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:32 am Post subject:
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For US it should be 250 mA (or 0.25 A) slow blow (or T type).
315 mA is more, so its odd that it blew, but maybe it was a fast blow type (F)? If it was not an F type something is probably wrong with the synth, but you'll notice that when the next fus blows as well.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:21 am Post subject:
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| bbinkovitz wrote: | | Turns out it was a fast-blow. |
Good, that means there probably is nothing wrong with the synth. A fast blow fuse can go on the inrush current which in this case is higher than the steady state current drawn.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:46 am Post subject:
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| Blue Hell wrote: | | Good, that means there probably is nothing wrong with the synth. A fast blow fuse can go on the inrush current which in this case is higher than the steady state current drawn. |
The chance is even higher that the synth is OK if the fuse blew at the instant you turned the synth on.
Also, please note that there is no problem with using a fuse with a voltage rating higher than your line voltage. Problems arise only if the current rating is too high. (Or if either the current or voltage rating is too low) |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:36 pm Post subject:
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FWIW, the serial number label next to the fuse holder on my G2X specifies that the synth is set for 115V with a fuse rating of “300mA SLOW BLOW”. The fuse installed by the factory is marked BUSS MDL 3/10, 250V.
I agree with ark, the 250V rating on the fuse is not the problem. That just means that the fuse can be used safely for power mains up to 250VAC. The critical part is to match the specified fuse amperage and type (slow blow).
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:22 pm Post subject:
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| ark wrote: | | Blue Hell wrote: | | Good, that means there probably is nothing wrong with the synth. A fast blow fuse can go on the inrush current which in this case is higher than the steady state current drawn. |
The chance is even higher that the synth is OK if the fuse blew at the instant you turned the synth on. |
Yes, all the lights came on and it immediately blew.
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Also, please note that there is no problem with using a fuse with a voltage rating higher than your line voltage. Problems arise only if the current rating is too high. (Or if either the current or voltage rating is too low) |
It took me a few minutes to convince the nice person at Radio Shack of this fact. 
I know the measure of the fuse is its amperage and not voltage. I was just mostly wondering if there was any relevant difference between American and Australian power other than voltage, or if different Nords were sold in America and Australia, or something. Apparently not.
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So it works again?
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| bbinkovitz wrote: | | I know the measure of the fuse is its amperage and not voltage. I was just mostly wondering if there was any relevant difference between American and Australian power other than voltage, or if different Nords were sold in America and Australia, or something. Apparently not. |
I believe that Australia uses 240V at 50Hz like Europe. I also believe that there is a switch on the G2 power supply, inside the case, that you need to set to a position that is appropriate to the line voltage.
If that switch was still set at 240V when you tried to use the G2, it probably would not work properly, but I doubt there would be any damage. If it was set to 120V, I would expect the G2 to work, but would not be surprised if the fuse were to blow; because I would expect the power supply to use twice as much current at 120V as it would at at 240V. That's why you would need to change the fuse.
I would not expect the difference between 50Hz and 60Hz to be significant for a synth. |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:55 am Post subject:
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| bbinkovitz wrote: | I'll let you know when Radio Shack gets the right fuse back in stock.  |
Out of stock 
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| bbinkovitz wrote: | | Blue Hell wrote: | | So it works again? |
I'll let you know when Radio Shack gets the right fuse back in stock. |
Do you have a hardware store nearby? Electrical supply store? Or a TV/Stereo repair shop? There are many other places that will probably have these types of fuses so you may not have to wait for Radio Shack to restock.
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| davep wrote: | | bbinkovitz wrote: | | Blue Hell wrote: | | So it works again? |
I'll let you know when Radio Shack gets the right fuse back in stock. |
Do you have a hardware store nearby? Electrical supply store? Or a TV/Stereo repair shop? There are many other places that will probably have these types of fuses so you may not have to wait for Radio Shack to restock. |
Athens is a small town. Radio Shack is it, as far as I know. Believe me, they're not my first choice either.
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| ark wrote: | I believe that Australia uses 240V at 50Hz like Europe. I also believe that there is a switch on the G2 power supply, inside the case, that you need to set to a position that is appropriate to the line voltage.
If that switch was still set at 240V when you tried to use the G2, it probably would not work properly, but I doubt there would be any damage. If it was set to 120V, I would expect the G2 to work, but would not be surprised if the fuse were to blow; because I would expect the power supply to use twice as much current at 120V as it would at at 240V. That's why you would need to change the fuse.
I would not expect the difference between 50Hz and 60Hz to be significant for a synth. |
This is useful info, thanks!
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