Why does my subwoofer fuse keep blowing?

In most cases, an amplifier will blow fuses due to internal damage caused by the way it was installed. If the amp fuse keeps blowing, the power wire–the wire that goes to the battery or a hot connection–may be grounding out. …

What happens when an amp blows a fuse?

In most cases, an amplifier will blow fuses due to internal damage caused by the way it was installed. An amplifier that blows the main power fuse immediately after you turn it on or when the fuse is inserted into the fuse holder is usually damaged in its power supply or output section, and will require serviced.

How do you know if an inline fuse is blown?

Look at the fuse wire. If there is a visible gap in the wire or a dark or metallic smear inside the glass then the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced.

Can I replace a 10amp fuse with a 15 amp?

You certainly can if you have the same blade configuration of the one you are replacing. Be aware that it is a bit undersized from the original design so it may trip under a load. Never replace a fuse with one of higher amperage that isn’t allowed in the owners manual of the car.

What is Type S fuse?

Type S fuses are also called tamper proof fuses because each fuse size has a different base and thread size. These fuses also require the use of a special adapter which is screwed into the standard Edison base of the fuse holder. The adapters have amperage ratings the same as the fuses which go in them.

What kind of Fuse does a Klipsch subwoofer use?

Whether the factory fuse has any specific specifications I don’t know. Most likely it’s a standard fast blowing glass fuse. There are glass fuses that are called slow blow, time delay fuses such as the Bussman GDC Series, Time-Delay, Glass Tube – GDC-2A.

Where can I find a sub 10 fuse?

The SUB-10 fuse near the power cord, after taking some measurements of the fuse holder appears to use a 5 mm x 20 mm 2.0 amp fuse, which I believe is a fast blowing type. You should be able to find this type of fuse at a Radio Shack, online or possibly at a hardware store.

What should I do if my subwoofer fuse blows?

Fuses don’t just blow, especially in the SUB-10. You might as well start looking for a place to repair it. Most likely a fast blow. Hardware stores usually stock fuses. The manual should tell you the type and size. Fuses don’t just blow, especially in the SUB-10. You might as well start looking for a place to repair it.

How big is the fuse on a subwoofer?

I measure the diameter to be approx. 5 mm. Fuses don’t just blow, especially in the SUB-10. You might as well start looking for a place to repair it. Most likely a fast blow. Hardware stores usually stock fuses. The manual should tell you the type and size. Fuses don’t just blow, especially in the SUB-10.