bad fuse?!

[shanike]

i've been checking my dc-5 shorthead (230v version) for any flaws... preamp tubes ok, power tubes ok but after examining the fuse i have found some weird-looking dirt on one side. could this be a signal of any kind that i should replace the fuse?
amp itself work ok.

 

[Octavarius]

The fuse is probably old or something. I have no idea, but I think you should replace it with a new one just to be sure. That fuse is practically your safety net for almost everything that can fail in your amp.

 

[Storm]

That looks like glue for the end contact. The fuse should be fine but if you are worried then just get a new one for piece of mind.

Ciao ...

 

[Russ]

I wouldn't worry about it if your amp is running fine. I would check to make sure it is the right fuse type though. Sometimes fuses can have somewhat sloppy looking construction. If it bothers you then replace it.