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Shoutout to the guy at the Memphis flea market who told me to check the fuses first
I was about to junk a 1980s stereo receiver, but he showed me a blown 2A fuse in the back panel. Saved me hours of pointless troubleshooting. Anyone know a good source for those old glass tube fuses?
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oliver5239d ago
My 1978 Marantz had the exact same issue last year. Found a pack of five at Ace Hardware for less than three bucks. That old gear is surprisingly resilient once you get past the fuse.
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wyatt7719d ago
Had the same thing happen with an old tube radio. My local hardware store had a drawer full of those glass fuses for cheap. Might be worth checking there before ordering online.
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Man, those old hardware stores are lifesavers for this stuff. I grabbed a whole box of fuses for my dad's old receiver at a place like that, dirt cheap. It's crazy how such a tiny part can bring a whole unit back to life. Always makes my day when the old tech just needs a simple fix.
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