toussi1 Posted August 27, 2001 Posted August 27, 2001 My KSW-12 blew a fuse for no reason. The sub wasn't even loud when later i notice the sub was not working. I have read many other individuals with the same issue. I have always thought klipsch produced quality products... apperantly they don't know how to make a subwoofer... I tried calling their customer number, however it was busy (busy tone) all day. ------------------ http://www.autodirectsave.com Quote
boa12 Posted August 27, 2001 Posted August 27, 2001 tous, phil from klipsch had a reply here: http://216.37.9.58/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000631.html try radio shack or electronics supply store. should be easy to find the 1 amp slow blow. Quote
toussi1 Posted August 27, 2001 Author Posted August 27, 2001 Changing the fuse is not the problem, but so much the reason why this sub blows fuses? How come other subs don't blow fuses like this. I think maybe its a DEFECT in the products that klipsch does not want to acknowledge. ------------------ http://www.autodirectsave.com 1 Quote
boa12 Posted August 27, 2001 Posted August 27, 2001 phil & bobg have said klipsch made a mistake & put fast blow fuses in some. so probably the fuse used. kinda like them puttin diesel in a gas burning car. Quote
boa12 Posted August 27, 2001 Posted August 27, 2001 btw, that may have been a bad analogy. that wouldn't have damaged your sub. just the fuse. get (key words: slow blow) fuse or sure they would send u one if u wanna wait. This message has been edited by boa12 on 08-27-2001 at 11:13 PM Quote
T2K Posted August 27, 2001 Posted August 27, 2001 boa, will putting diesel in my car cause fuses to blow? Keith Quote
boa12 Posted August 27, 2001 Posted August 27, 2001 yea keith, if it's an electric car never shoulda mentioned cars. tool me an hour yest to change a headlight in the girlfriend's cherokee. musta been about 15 screws. outta my league Quote
PhilH Posted August 28, 2001 Posted August 28, 2001 toussi: Have you had a chance to check to make sure you're installing a fast-blo fuse yet? Let us know...we do want to help! PhilH Quote
forresthump Posted August 28, 2001 Posted August 28, 2001 so Phil do we need a fast-blo or slo-blo for our 10 in records? Quote
b_shopper Posted September 15, 2001 Posted September 15, 2001 So, what type of fuse is correct? F.B. or S.B. ...also, the label at the fuse holder calls for a 1.2Amp. I have a source for these, i just need to know whether I need a slow-blow or not. Quote
boa12 Posted September 15, 2001 Posted September 15, 2001 the correct is a slow blow. see link in my 1st post above. i think phil was asking if the wrong type fuse was being used. Quote
T2K Posted September 15, 2001 Posted September 15, 2001 boa, thanks for the re-laugh on the re-read. :-) Keith ------------------ KSP-300 FL/R KSP-C6 CENTER SW8II C/SUB KSP-S6 SURR KSP300 SB SW12II SONY KP53XBR35 RP DENON 3801 DENON DVD3300 DVD-AUDIO SONY MDP455 LDP ACURUS 125X5 ACURUS 100X3 MONDIAL M.A.G.I.C. BOX PANAMAX MAX 1000 PANAMAX COAXMAX (2) AQ SLATE AQ COPPERHEAD AQ SIDEWINDER AQ VSD TRIBUTARIES S-VIDEO MONSTER INT.400MKIII Quote
darrellred Posted October 1, 2001 Posted October 1, 2001 The fuse is not the problem on 1st generation KSW-12's. I know for a fact that the manufacturer of the amplifier has been changed at least once if not twice, due to poor quality. The amplifier that is in the new KSW-12's has better components and is built a heck of alot better. I had the same problem and had to buy a new unit after having mine for only a year. (Purchased over the internet) I went to the manufacturer of the amp and tried to buy the piece from them without success. There is more to this than meets the eye. Changing the fuse value from 1.2A to 1.5A is trying to cover up a quality problem. Klipsch should step up to the plate and help out the owners of the 1st generation subs. They will loose a few loyal customers, myself included. Quote
Guest BobG Posted October 1, 2001 Posted October 1, 2001 Darrellred, you are not correct. We did change the manufacturer of the amp, but that was not due to failures of the amp. The fuse embroligo (sp?) is just that. The amp manufacturer installed fast blow fuses where slow blow fuses were to be installed. Not too many units, but remember, the KSW-12 is one of the best selling subs on the market so lots of people have them. Klipsch does not try to cover our blunders. This open forum makes sure of that. When we mess up, it is here for all the world to see. In this case, it's just a fuse. Slow Blow, Slow Blow, Slow Blow. Hey, did I mention they need slow blow fuses? Quote
SickPuppy Posted October 2, 2001 Posted October 2, 2001 Ok, so the general preference I'm seeing is that a slow blow is best.. Quote
dish Posted November 29, 2023 Posted November 29, 2023 I am now looking for that Slow Blow 1.2 amp Fuse. Suggestions Quote
Dale Stevens Posted November 29, 2023 Posted November 29, 2023 Mouser electronics. THE goto place for quality. Quote
Sal Posted May 17, 2024 Posted May 17, 2024 Can someone please shed some light! I installed a higher amp fuse in my KSW-12 and when I plugged it in the power outlet it started smoking. I did unplug it immediately but I think I might have already blown the sub. What was probably the cause of this? Was it that I had splitter Y RCA plugged into both R/L of Sub or was it the higher voltage fuse? Quote
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