Carver M500-T Unit fuse

other3 · 13th June 2008, 02:00 AM

The slow blow fuse blew in my unit, at least a voltmeter says it will not conduct. What is the value of the fuse. I can't make it out. I've had the unit for over 30 years and never blew the fuse. Had to fuse my old ARs.

Would appreciate any help. I'm a newbee to this site.

Bigred · 13th June 2008, 03:33 AM

The fuse is a 10amp slow blow. Word of caution: You run the risk of further damage if you go replacing it thinking everything will be fine. If you wanna take your chances with trying a replacement so beit but if it blows again take the amp to an EXPERIENCED CARVER tech.

djk · 13th June 2008, 03:38 AM

If that fuse blows the amp is damaged, do not replace it.

Check the triac for shorts, then the rectifier diodes in the supplies, last, check the outputs.

gforce3-ti200 · 25th October 2008, 07:35 AM

test account thank

jaycee · 26th October 2008, 09:32 AM

If he's had it 30 years it's possible the fuse has just blown from being "tired". I would recommend replacing it, but power up with a bulb in series with the Live/Hot line (see elsewhere on the forum). If the bulb glows bright, then the amp is damaged.

If you have further problems, get hold of Anatech from this forum - he is the man when it comes to Carver.

13th June 2008, 02:00 AM	#1
other3 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2008	Carver M500-T Unit fuse The slow blow fuse blew in my unit, at least a voltmeter says it will not conduct. What is the value of the fuse. I can't make it out. I've had the unit for over 30 years and never blew the fuse. Had to fuse my old ARs. Would appreciate any help. I'm a newbee to this site.

13th June 2008, 03:38 AM	#3
djk diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA	If that fuse blows the amp is damaged, do not replace it. Check the triac for shorts, then the rectifier diodes in the supplies, last, check the outputs. __________________ Candidates for the Darwin Award should not read this author.

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13th June 2008, 03:33 AM	#2
Bigred diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2007	The fuse is a 10amp slow blow. Word of caution: You run the risk of further damage if you go replacing it thinking everything will be fine. If you wanna take your chances with trying a replacement so beit but if it blows again take the amp to an EXPERIENCED CARVER tech.

25th October 2008, 07:35 AM	#4
gforce3-ti200 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2008	test account thank

26th October 2008, 09:32 AM	#5
jaycee diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, UK	If he's had it 30 years it's possible the fuse has just blown from being "tired". I would recommend replacing it, but power up with a bulb in series with the Live/Hot line (see elsewhere on the forum). If the bulb glows bright, then the amp is damaged. If you have further problems, get hold of Anatech from this forum - he is the man when it comes to Carver.

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