No idea why the FL (Fusible Link) blew (yet). First inclination is to replace it.
Markings are
Microtemp
SBDCVY
G4A01
128˚ C
Tried googling it but am not sure what I'm looking for. Went on Ebay and found "Microtemp" and "128˚ C" fuses rated at 10 amps. However, I've seen other FL's rated at 128˚ C @ 15 amps.
The heater (thermal element) is rated at 1500 watts. That would suggest 12.5 amps. Given the very small amount of current drawn in addition by the electronics, it looks like 10 amps just won't cut it.
Here's one rated for 15 amps:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/128degreeC-...103169?hash=item1eab3fc981:g:ZkEAAOSwyQtVrEXZ
And here's one rated for 10 amps:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-Micro...002969?hash=item464e473fd9:g:q0AAAOSwxehXPELs
How do I know for sure which one is the one I need? At first GUESS I'd say I need the 15 amp unit, given I'm drawing 12.5+ amps during normal operation. The FL is on the Line side of the power cord, before all electronics. In other words, EVERYTHING goes through it.
Of course, the RIGHT part means proper protection from fire and other hazards, so I don't want to just bypass it. Besides, I haven't yet figured out why the FL blew in the first place. The electronics on the board (and the PCB) look pristine, but that doesn't always mean anything.
Your help is appreciated. Thanks.
Markings are
Microtemp
SBDCVY
G4A01
128˚ C
Tried googling it but am not sure what I'm looking for. Went on Ebay and found "Microtemp" and "128˚ C" fuses rated at 10 amps. However, I've seen other FL's rated at 128˚ C @ 15 amps.
The heater (thermal element) is rated at 1500 watts. That would suggest 12.5 amps. Given the very small amount of current drawn in addition by the electronics, it looks like 10 amps just won't cut it.
Here's one rated for 15 amps:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/128degreeC-...103169?hash=item1eab3fc981:g:ZkEAAOSwyQtVrEXZ
And here's one rated for 10 amps:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-Micro...002969?hash=item464e473fd9:g:q0AAAOSwxehXPELs
How do I know for sure which one is the one I need? At first GUESS I'd say I need the 15 amp unit, given I'm drawing 12.5+ amps during normal operation. The FL is on the Line side of the power cord, before all electronics. In other words, EVERYTHING goes through it.
Of course, the RIGHT part means proper protection from fire and other hazards, so I don't want to just bypass it. Besides, I haven't yet figured out why the FL blew in the first place. The electronics on the board (and the PCB) look pristine, but that doesn't always mean anything.
Your help is appreciated. Thanks.