by pablomastodon » 06 Jun 2017, 04:58
The fuse/fuse cap sizes are not model dependent, but essentially voltage dependent. US and Canada use the larger size, commonly referred to as 1-1/4" x 1/4", sometimes written as 30x6mm or 30x6.3mm. More or less the rest of the planet uses metric size, 20x5mm. All units have the same size fuse holder and the different fuse dimensions are accommodated by differing fuse caps, one for US and one for metric. It really doesn't matter which physical dimension fuse is used anywhere on the planet as long as the correct RATING fuse is used. That said, for those who may be traveling back and forth between US and other world destinations may wish to stick with the scheme that Nord uses because if "goof-proofs" the operation somewhat: big fuses for 115v and small ones for 230v. Saves the trouble of having to read the tiny numbers embossed into the metal caps on the ends of the fuses (and having to find reading glasses to do this).
Note that failure to change fuse when switching from 230v to 115v mains power source will not endanger the instrument, only the fuse itself. Failure to change the fuse when switching from 115v to 230v, definitely WILL leave the Nord's circuitry underprotected and exposed to potential damage.
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