I have an elesis RA 500 it blows the slow blow fuse when i plug it in .any ideas what is wrong?

I would expect a shorted component in the power supply

If there is nothing left inside the little glass tube, it's a fast blow. A slow blow fuse will usually have a spring and some other material that make up the slow blow mechanism. slow blow fuses used to also have 'SB' stamped on the metal end caps. The fuse holder may also tell you. If you cant figure it out, put in a fast blow and see how long it lasts, If if blows when you turn the volume high, you should try a slow blow.

I would suggest trying what is called a slow burn fuse of the same size, if there is something wrong with the power suppy then the fuse will continue to blow I would not recomend a higher amp fuse as this may cause other things to fry in unit.

check power amplifier component one should leak or damage so your power consumption is too high

It seems you have a short circuit in your unit. Further attempts at switching it on are not advisable as more damage will occur. Get it checked out by an electrician who can test from the plug for a short circuit.

It is a 3A/250V fuse, also known as a 6A/125V fuse.

Power amps generally have slow blow fuses.

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Hi,

That must be the inrush current.
Maybe you are using the wrong fuses.
Please check if those are fast or slow types.
You need slow types.

Good luck,
Gerard

A slow blow fuse is also known as an anti-surge fuse the idea being any sudden "spikes" in you mains electric when you switch on would blow a quick blow fuse. Anti surge fuses are designed to tolerate any sudden initial electric pulse.

You can try a slow blow fuse, but more than likely there is some other issue in the unit that is drawing too much current. By no means would you want to increase the amperage of the fuse. it could cause a fire.

You will have to find the source of a major short in your power supply.Since it's a 5A i assume i imagine that's where the short is.