"Arfa Daily" wrote in message
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"Eeyore" wrote in message
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EADGBE wrote:

(Scott Dorsey) wrote:

Does an ohmmeter show them as open or not?

SCOTT:

The fuse resistor that didn't blow reads exactly 1.04 ohms (that's an
in-circuit reading).

The fuse resistor that blew reads open circuit....and that is with the
resistor TAKEN OUT of circuit completely.

I figured I could replace the fuse resistor with a regular 1-ohm
resistor and get things working again, but I also realize that that is
NOT safe, and so the deck will not be powered up again until it has a
new 1-ohm fuse resistor in place...and I might even replace the other
1-ohm fuse resistor whilst I'm at it.

I wouldn't excessively fret over not fitting a genuine fusible resistor.
The
only difference between them and normal resistors is that they are (a)
designed
to fail open and (b) are flameproof. There's still another one in circuit
!

If one of those fusibles had failed (as it seems) that's why you have no
display.

Graham


I completely concur. Two fusible R's in a single winding to single
filament circuit such as this appears to be, is an overkill. At least as a
temporary measure, I would have no qualms about subbing a standard 1 ohm
resistor at all, and all the 'usual suspects' that know me on here, would
readily confirm that I *never* advocate *any* practice that is in *any
way* dangerous. By all means fit a genuine replacement in the end if that
makes you feel better, but to try it, just put your pliers across the
failed one ... Honestly, you can !!

Arfa


I'll agree that Arfa never advocates anything that is dangerous. If he says
it is ok you can take his word. I also see no problem doing this either..
You still have one fuse in the line. In your house's wiring there is only
one fuse or circuit breaker in the supply. Using 2 is overkill.

Mike