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Nord Stage 2 fuse/fuse holder
Posted: 09 Jun 2015, 15:51
by yadayada
Hi guys, I understand from these 2 articles that I need to change my fuse holder and fuse when switching from a 115v source to a 230v source:
http://www.norduserforum.com/nord-elect ... 15-10.html
http://www.norduserforum.com/nord-stage ... t7060.html
My question is, do any of you know the part no. associated with the fuse holder for the 230v one? Can I just use the existing 115v fuse holder and find a 125mA fuse of the same dimensions as the 300mA one (Btw, what would be the dimensions?)
Thanks!
Re: Nord Stage 2 fuse/fuse holder
Posted: 09 Jun 2015, 19:11
by pablomastodon
yadayada wrote:Hi guys, I understand from these 2 articles that I need to change my fuse holder and fuse when switching from a 115v source to a 230v source
Do not "NEED" to change fuse caps. The recommended ratings are:
115v operation 300mA 250v slo-blo
230v operation 125mA 250v slo-blo
The physical dimensions are:
US-style 1/4" x 1-1/4" (sometimes written as 6x30mm or 6.3x30mm)
Euro-style 5x20mm
There is no technical reason why one couldn't use either style fuse so long as the fuse amperage ratings are correct.
However, for people who may be moving back and forth between 115v and 230v mains power locations, it can be a good idea use the Euro style for Euro operation and US style for safety reasons. Having two radically different fuse caps will make it easier to detect at a casual glance which fuse is which, without having to grab reading glasses and peer at tiny numbers embossed into the metal end caps of fuses. If one uses US style in US and Euro style elsewhere, it's kind of GOOF-PROOF. Considering that a goof here could become very expensive, that may be best strategy.
Bless,
Pablo
Re: Nord Stage 2 fuse/fuse holder
Posted: 09 Jun 2015, 19:24
by yadayada
Thanks for the great reply pablomastodon. But are the recommended ratings switched? Referring to your other post in one of the links, you stated that 115v >> 300mA and 230v >> 125mA.
Re: Nord Stage 2 fuse/fuse holder
Posted: 09 Jun 2015, 20:30
by pablomastodon
corrected...thanx
pablo
Re: Nord Stage 2 fuse/fuse holder
Posted: 01 Nov 2024, 06:53
by johnjustus
pablomastodon wrote: ↑09 Jun 2015, 19:11
yadayada wrote:Hi guys, I understand from these 2 articles that I need to change my fuse holder and fuse when switching from a 115v source to a 230v source
Do not "NEED" to change fuse caps. The recommended ratings are:
115v operation 300mA 250v slo-blo
230v operation 125mA 250v slo-blo
The physical dimensions are:
US-style 1/4" x 1-1/4" (sometimes written as 6x30mm or 6.3x30mm)
Euro-style 5x20mm
There is no technical reason why one couldn't use either style fuse so long as the fuse amperage ratings are correct.
However, for people who may be moving back and forth between 115v and 230v mains power locations, it can be a good idea use the Euro style for Euro operation and US style for safety reasons. Having two radically different fuse caps will make it easier to detect at a casual glance which fuse is which, without having to grab reading glasses and peer at tiny numbers embossed into the metal end caps of fuses. If one uses US style in US and Euro style elsewhere, it's kind of GOOF-PROOF. Considering that a goof here could become very expensive, that may be best strategy.
Bless,
Pablo
Hi Pablo! Hope you are still active here, how would i search the correct fuse cap for the 230v 5x20mm 125ma fuse? I have a nord electro 4 hp and can only find the smaller EU style fuses, but my keyboard currently has the american style fuse in it
Re: Nord Stage 2 fuse/fuse holder
Posted: 01 Nov 2024, 10:50
by FZiegler
When clicking on his name, you can see that Pablo has last been on the forum in March. So you better try to contact one of the national distributors.
Re: Nord Stage 2 fuse/fuse holder
Posted: 01 Nov 2024, 16:00
by pterm