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Power Supply for Audio Amp
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gene ohara
Jul 7, 2003, 4:48:12 PM7/7/03
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I have seen audio amps that needed expensive repairs due to power
surges. As a result, I would like to build an audio amp designed to
blow only the fuse(s) if a power surge occurs.
surges. As a result, I would like to build an audio amp designed to
blow only the fuse(s) if a power surge occurs.
Would appreciate any suggestions or links to info on how to achieve
this.
Thanks,
Gene
CJT
Jul 7, 2003, 5:26:26 PM7/7/03
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gene ohara wrote:
You could put a crowbar on the power supply, but you still might lose
part of the PS if the surge were big enough.
David
Jul 7, 2003, 10:09:29 PM7/7/03
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You think a fuse can protect against a power surge?
Fuses are there to protect against a fire.
Fuses are there to protect against a fire.
The only device I have ever seen is the K1V24 used in Pioneer LD players and
others, but they eventually break down from normal surges and short
completely meaning they need a replacement. Then try finding one for less
than $15.
Your basic
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WItam40231
Jul 21, 2003, 1:41:32 PM7/21/03
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Crowbar shunt to ground or a MOV across the ac line should do the trick.
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