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GMA fuse vs GDA fuse
Help a layman out....
My low watt tube amp uses a single 500ma/250v GMA fuse. It blew.
I replaced it with the same rated GDA fuse. It didn't last 5 minutes. I noticed the cosmetic dfference, but didn't notice this alpha designation til after the fact.
I had been told they were the same, different materials, but I don't think that's true.
What's the difference? I found GMA's, haven't put one in yet.
Ready to be enlightened.
"It's never too late to be what you might have been" - Eliot
Guilars: '02 Heritage H-535 ASB; '04 Larrivée LV-03 w/Fishman Blend; '95 Washburn/Bourgeios D-55SW Cherokee
Amphs: Boogie DC-2; DVM/BYOC Tweed Champlifier; Marshall AS50D
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Update. The GMA fuse I installed is holding up fine. THe one that blew had held up for 2 years, so it appears it flat wore out, and there are no other issues afoot.
Still curious about the difference if anyone knows, but I've already learned a little and, thankfully, didn't ruin equipment doing it.
Cheers
"It's never too late to be what you might have been" - Eliot
Guilars: '02 Heritage H-535 ASB; '04 Larrivée LV-03 w/Fishman Blend; '95 Washburn/Bourgeios D-55SW Cherokee
Amphs: Boogie DC-2; DVM/BYOC Tweed Champlifier; Marshall AS50D
Currently on Board: Ditto Looper; Boss TU-2; EB VP Jr; crybaby; DVM Spring Fever; DVM Mini Klone, Brena Effects Cali-Tremor tremolo; Strymon El Capistan
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