Where to buy this fuse for a Bally Alpha machine?

[br549autosales]

Need a replacement, does a member know where I can buy one of these fuses locally? Thanks

[rickhunter]

With Radio Shack no longer an options, I would say stuff like Fry's if there are any around where you are at.  They are 250v 3A fuses. (fast acting type).  Of Amazon prime them.

[br549autosales]

Thank you sir, is there any variance on the amp size of the fuse in case I can't find the exact one? Just don't to take a chance of damaging any parts inside the machine.

[rickhunter]

Well, the 3 amp fuse is designed to blow if more than 3 amps of current flow through the fuse, that usually denotes some kind of power overload due to defective circuitry or a short.  I would not get something higher, it could delay the protection long enough to cause more damage.

[off-track]

Aren't those just AGC-3A's?  Any decent hardware store (the type with an aisle of "bolt & hardware trays" preferred) or auto parts store should have them. 

[br549autosales]

I have some regular 3A fast acting fuses but it seems like they are too big in diameter, are the ones for this slot machine more skinny?

[off-track]

You don't have the blown one?  That sounds more like it uses GMA  which is 5 x 20 mm?  AGC's are 1/4 X 1-1/4".

[br549autosales]

I did, think it was in my pocket when my pants got washed & got lost in the washing machine

[br549autosales]

Can that size fuse only be found online?

[off-track]

That's unfortunate.  Sorry, I don't have the same machine to confirm that is the correct type for sure.  The web says my local Home Depot has some in stock.
EDIT - Found in another post: Fuse, TMLAG/SB, 5 X 20 MM, 3.15 A/250 V.  That implies slow blow but I'd prefer to err on the safe side?

[br549autosales]

No biggie, it's been a confusing 2 weeks for me on a few of my machines driving me insane