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    Jul 16, 2012, 06:17 AM
    Repacing a fuse in an old turntable
    Hi,

    I am replacing the fuse inside an old Garrard Record player, and was looking for some advice!

    The fuse removed has "F315mA/250V" on it, but there is a sticker inside the turntable at the fuse with"50mA" on it. What size of fuse should I get?

    Thanks!

    Cris
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    Jul 16, 2012, 07:01 AM
    The safe thing would be to go with the 50 mA version, as you probably don't know why someone may have installed a 315 mA fuse. However in my opinion there is very little risk with a higher rated fuse - a short in the power supply will likely draw a lot more than 315 mA and should trigger a fuse rated at 315 mA.

    This begs the question as to why you need to replace the fuse in the first place? Any idea why it blew?
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    Jul 16, 2012, 07:15 AM
    I'm not sure the reasons it blew previously, it was my uncles and the opportunity to ask isn't there sadly (though I don't think it had anything to do with the turntable!)

    I presume they maybe thought the same and didn't have a 50mA lying around spare and just went with the bigger one! I'll go with your advice and get a 50mA.

    Thanks!
    Cris
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