# Fuse upgrade for P12 **URL:** \ **Category:** Power Components\ **Created:** [August 25, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452 "2019-08-25T01:26:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![waymanchen11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/waymanchen11/32/253241_2.png) [@waymanchen11](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/waymanchen11)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/1 "2019-08-25T01:26:07Z")
Just did an upgrade on my P12 power regenerator. Replaced the stock fuse with SR Blue fuse and I never thought it would effect a regenerator, but it does. Just like before, I didn’t think a power cord can effect a regenerator, but now I know better. Different power cords sounds different on a regenerator, so does the fuse. The SR Blue makes the resolution higher. My brother who was also listening, heard it right away. He said “Everything is a little clearer, you hear more inner detail.” I guess with everything plugged into the regenerator, that’s a lot of components effected at the same time. ---
**Author:** ![Elk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/elk/32/1240_2.png) [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/2 "2019-08-25T01:37:03Z")
Fun I have learned not to prejudge and to try things. Another thing to try is vibration isolation on the P12. ---
**Author:** ![netspecht-2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/netspecht-2/32/132_2.png) [@netspecht-2](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/netspecht-2)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/3 "2019-08-25T02:02:21Z")
I added a HiFi Tuning fuse, and Herbie’s tenderfeet (soft). At 37 pounds it can use the hard or soft Tenderfeet. PSA AC5 for power in. Nice device (as is my P5). ---
**Author:** ![waymanchen11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/waymanchen11/32/253241_2.png) [@waymanchen11](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/waymanchen11)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2019, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/4 "2019-08-25T02:24:15Z")
I use HRS Footers. They seem to sound the best. It’s two rubbery discs with a center aluminum plate. Seem to deaden vibrations quite well. A little expensive though. Iso Acoustics Oreas are good also. ---
**Author:** ![cardri](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/cardri/32/2201_2.png) [@cardri](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/cardri)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/5 "2019-08-25T02:27:29Z")
I use the Voodoo iso pucks on P20 Regen. Oreos on everything else except my very small components, then mini pucks. ---
**Author:** ![netspecht-2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/netspecht-2/32/132_2.png) [@netspecht-2](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/netspecht-2)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/6 "2019-08-25T02:28:37Z")
Most of my components use Alto Extremo footers (a bit expensive for my budget - all but one set purchased used)…They are fairly tall, which allows under dusting of equipment. ---
**Author:** ![WATChad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/watchad/32/47483_2.png) [@WATChad](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/WATChad)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2020, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/7 "2020-06-24T16:38:53Z")
Revisiting this topic…thanks for any additional mods or suggestions. ---
**Author:** ![waymanchen11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/waymanchen11/32/253241_2.png) [@waymanchen11](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/waymanchen11)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/8 "2020-06-24T18:59:33Z")
Update: I have since replaced the SR Blue fuse with the SR Orange one and from the HRS footers with the IsoAcoustics Oreas and my system never sounded better. ---
**Author:** ![tarheelneil](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tarheelneil/32/90619_2.png) [@tarheelneil](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tarheelneil)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/9 "2020-06-24T19:09:04Z")
I have an Audio Magic Beewax in mine, and even though it makes no sense to me, sounds totally sublime. Yes, high end fuses make a difference, even in a power regenerator. ---
**Author:** ![WATChad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/watchad/32/47483_2.png) [@WATChad](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/WATChad)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/10 "2020-06-27T00:06:49Z")
The fuse is like so, right? 5x20mm (.075") Slow (T) 1A ---
**Author:** ![waymanchen11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/waymanchen11/32/253241_2.png) [@waymanchen11](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/waymanchen11)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/11 "2020-06-27T00:33:55Z")
The 5x20mm slow (T) 1A is for the DS Sr. The 5x20mm slow (T) 5A is for my 120v P12. ---
**Author:** ![WATChad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/watchad/32/47483_2.png) [@WATChad](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/WATChad)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/12 "2020-06-27T00:34:51Z")
Thanks, waymanchen11! Prost ---
**Author:** ![RonP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ronp/32/213555_2.png) [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/13 "2020-06-27T00:42:13Z")
It’s marked right on the back of the unit, just below the fuse holder. ---
**Author:** ![WATChad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/watchad/32/47483_2.png) [@WATChad](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/WATChad)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/14 "2020-06-27T00:53:58Z")
Got it. Won’t need to ask again! ---
**Author:** ![aronake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/da6949/32.png) [@aronake](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aronake)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2020, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/15 "2020-06-30T15:36:54Z")
What is a bit odd that P10 220V versioon should have a 3 A fuse, but can continuously deliver more than 1500 VA. Clearly a 3 A fuse would not be enough. But there is also the circuit breaker like “push to reset” button. My suspicion is that the “push to reset” is the main fuse which can be reset, that likely allow 10 A or so. Could this be correct? But what is then the user replaceable fuse for? ---
**Author:** ![John\_H](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d6d6ee/32.png) [@John\_H](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/John_H)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2020, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/16 "2020-07-01T03:13:58Z")
Great questions - I was wondering about the same things! ---
**Author:** ![John\_H](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d6d6ee/32.png) [@John\_H](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/John_H)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/19 "2020-07-11T03:39:01Z")
Found some information on the HC duplex outputs, which may be off-topic, but nevertheless interesting > [@P20 protection mode](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/p20-protection-mode/11901/4): > > The Power Plant distinguishes the two events through the use of NTC thermisters to limit inrush current. When cold, an NTC thermistor exhibits significant resistance, limiting current. As it warms its resistance decreases. Thus, current limiting is active only upon initial power-up. ---
**Author:** ![davida](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/davida/32/94292_2.png) [@davida](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/davida)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/20 "2020-07-11T15:52:13Z")
Waymanchen I just saw your post… Likewise for me an sr blue for my P12 plus upgraded power cords yielded a very sizeable improvement…yes resolution is greatly improved along with the overall soundstage… Btw sr blue for my power amp as well. Thanks for sharing ---
**Author:** ![waymanchen11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/waymanchen11/32/253241_2.png) [@waymanchen11](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/waymanchen11)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/21 "2020-08-05T16:48:03Z")
For those that miss the last sale of SR Orange fuses, there’s another one going on right now at VH Audio. Three for the price of two. I have changed all my SR Blues to Oranges and I find the Oranges sounds even more natural than the Blues. ---
**Author:** ![davida](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/davida/32/94292_2.png) [@davida](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/davida)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452/22 "2020-08-05T19:10:03Z")
Thanks for the heads up on the oranges … 3 on order… [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fuse-upgrade-for-p12/12452.md?page=2)