>The ends of the fuse are stamped "250v" and "Buss MDL 1 1/2",
>respectively.

That's a 1.5-amp time-delay glass fuse. The Digi-Key part number is
283-2179-ND (5/$0.91), and the Radio Shack part number is 270-1022 (4/$1.99).

>The archive implied that "MDQ" fuses - though more expensive -
>had two types of protection. Yet there wasn't enough of a
>discussion to suggest that one would be preferable over the other.
> Or that 1.5A fuses are too much, too little, or just right, given a
>particular setup.

Digi-Key does list some 1.5-amp MDQ fuses, but: 1) they cost $80.33 for a
package of 100 (no single-piece prices), and 2) currently there are none
in stock.

I agree with Curt Tooley about not arbitrarily switching fuses. Many
factors dictate the type and size of a fuse, and it's unwise to
second-guess the designer.

This is a no-brainer: You can buy 4-5 replacement fuses for pocket
change. Replace it and see if it holds. If not, replace it again. If it
still blows, you have some other problem in the electronics.

Mike


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Mike Dodd
Montpelier, VA (37 49 N, 77 41 W)
10" f/10 LX200

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