I have a Large power amplifier that needs repairing for a client of mine.
It's a no-name brand stereo power amplifier and uses TO-3 lateral mosfets.
It has a large 500VA toroidal power transformer as well as a smaller 60VA toroidal transformer for the relay speaker protect circuits.
The builder didn't add any fusing except for a large 20A trip-switch wich doubles as the power-on switch too. I'm afraid the switch is too big in my opinion and will not trip during a fault situation. Removing it is not an option. Too much metal work.
Amp at least has a soft start circuit built in for the large transformer.
I would like to make it safer by adding a fuse on the mains side where the power enters.
My question is, do each of the transformers need its own primary fuse, or will one suffice.
Also how does one go about sizing the fuse/s? I assume they will all be slow blow.
Mains where I am is 230V.
It's a no-name brand stereo power amplifier and uses TO-3 lateral mosfets.
It has a large 500VA toroidal power transformer as well as a smaller 60VA toroidal transformer for the relay speaker protect circuits.
The builder didn't add any fusing except for a large 20A trip-switch wich doubles as the power-on switch too. I'm afraid the switch is too big in my opinion and will not trip during a fault situation. Removing it is not an option. Too much metal work.
Amp at least has a soft start circuit built in for the large transformer.
I would like to make it safer by adding a fuse on the mains side where the power enters.
My question is, do each of the transformers need its own primary fuse, or will one suffice.
Also how does one go about sizing the fuse/s? I assume they will all be slow blow.
Mains where I am is 230V.
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