Partner 5-Slot Carrier Fuse

[dakotatech]

I've seen a number of post about the fuse in the Partner's 5-Slot carrier, but I need a size designation. I currently have a 5-slot carrier in the field that has a blown fuse, but I have no way of determining if the fuse that was in the unit was the original fuse, or replaced. If it was replaced, I have no idea wheather it was correctly sized or just what was available. Anyone have a manufacturer's specifications on that fuse?

 

[telprog]

GMC-4A is what i use, i took an original down to the fuse house and thats what it cross ref. to. Haven't had any problems with them so far and have been using them for about 3 years now.

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[dakotatech]

What does the GMC designation mean? The fuse that I have shows T4H250V and is white (I believe ceramic). I'm looking for something that a non-tech person can take to Radio Shack and get the right thing. They have already been there once and were given 4A 125v quick blow fuses. Are they supposed to be slow blow, quick blow, thermal, etc.?

Thanks for quick response!

 

[telprog]

These are BUSS slow blow fuses, but i had to go to a fuse shop that specializes in fuses, I don't think you will find them at Radio shach

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[itpphoneguy]

Hi dakotatech,
The GMC means 5mm X 20mm in size, ceramic body. This is a specific time delay type. I don't think it's that critical. A fast blow (GMA) may blow now & again for no apparent reason. You need to get these at an electronic parts jobber like Newark or similar, but use a time delay type.
-Chris