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Directional fuse and integrated IEC outlet

Hi
It seems obvious but i just wanted to make sure:i installed a directional fuse(Hi-Fi Tuning)into the integrated IEC outlet in the back of my preamp with direction pointing from right to left.The outlet is positioned upside down with the ground prong on top and positive-on the right side beneath it.Is it a way the current flows inside the outlet :from positive to neutral?
Please,correct me if i am wrong.Thanks a lot!
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jea48
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Just guessing, the direction would be from the incoming Hot to the load, the power transformer....
jea48
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Al,

Solid core wire is directional.

The late Bob Crump
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jea48
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Al,

I for one have not experimented with fuse tweaking in any of my audio equipment. My concern with audio grade fuses is how accurate is the fuse to blow under an overload condition. I have not read any actual testing of such. Of course at 30 bucks a pop who wants to.... But compared to the price of the piece of audio equipment the fuse is supposed to protect, I would consider that a small price to pay.....
I also must say I do not know, or have I checked, if the fuses have been safety tested here in the US by a credited testing lab.

There is little doubt though the fuses do make a difference in sonics. Lots of testimonials to that fact.
Direction of the Fuse? I haven't a clue.

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/net/net.html

http://www.stereophile.com/powerlineaccessories/907fuse/

http://www.stereotimes.com/acces122807.shtml

http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/search.mpl?forum=tweaks&searchtext=Hi-Fi+Tuning+fuses
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