Safe to replace fast blow fuse with slow?


If the fuses are the same amperage is it safe to use a 'slow blow' fuse to replace a 'fast blow'? I'm considering the audiophile fuses by HIFI Tuning and I've been told that the slow blow fuses sound better than the fast blow (maybe because they're larger diameter, I'm not sure). Thanks
lornoah

Showing 1 response by almarg

could you replace standard fuse with a Slo-Blo of lesser rating? Say a 4amp std with a 3amp slo?

I wouldn't use anything other than what was originally designed into the equipment. You might get away with it, but depending on how much margin is present in the design you might also be compromising BOTH protection and the likelihood of false blows.

Regards,
-- Al