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| Subject: | Re: Pulsar-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 11/10/11 |
I used breaker switches because they were available to me. Sized them for
anticipated electrical loads and has worked fine. Can turn components on/off
easily. Only had one kick off in service when lights pulled too many
amps.Converted to LEDs and no issues anymore.
Bob H
> From: Pulsar-List Digest Server <pulsar-list@matronics.com>
> Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:57:25 -0800
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> Subject: Pulsar-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 11/10/11
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> 1. 01:37 PM - Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers (Lance Goddard)
> 2. 01:47 PM - Re: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers (pilot623)
> 3. 02:01 PM - Re: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers (Brian Anderson)
> 4. 03:44 PM - Re: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers (Dennis Adams)
> 5. 07:05 PM - Re: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
> (dougwitkowski@netscape.net)
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> ________________________________ Message 1
> _____________________________________
>
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> Time: 01:37:12 PM PST US
> From: Lance Goddard <lancegoddard@mac.com>
> Subject: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get input
> from builders/flyers on their opinions of fuses versus circuit
> breakers. It obviously makes sense to have some circuitry protected
> by circuit breakers and some not-so-critical circuits protected by
> fuses.
>
> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do differently
> if you were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of these
> fuses and circuit breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lance Goddard
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 2
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 01:47:13 PM PST US
> From: "pilot623" <pilot623@gmail.com>
> Subject: RE: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> I went with automotive type fuses all the way. The fuse blocks are mounted
> under the map/glove box, hinged to swing out from under the panel for access
> (but not in flight). I'd do it the same way again.
>
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lance Goddard
> Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 3:36 PM
> Subject: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get input from
> builders/flyers on their opinions of fuses versus circuit breakers. It
> obviously makes sense to have some circuitry protected by circuit breakers
> and some not-so-critical circuits protected by fuses.
>
> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do differently if you
> were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of these fuses and
> circuit breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lance Goddard
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 3
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 02:01:20 PM PST US
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
> From: Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz>
>
>
> Lance,
>
> Why use expensive circuit breakers ? If they pop, doesn't that signify
> something,
> and what are you going to do ? Push them back in again - - why?
>
> On the otherhand, inexpensive automotive blade fuses serve the same purpose -
> -
> - they protect the wiring from some other malfunction. Mount them on
> inexpensive
> fuseblocks, accessible, but not while flying. If a fuse blows sort it out
> on the ground.
>
> Read some of the stuff written by Bob Nuckolls about wiring systems and fuses.
>
> I can sent a photo or two if you want.
>
> Brian
> XP, 912, 11 years and no fuse failures.
>
>
> On 11/11/2011, at 10:35 AM, Lance Goddard wrote:
>
>>
>> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get input from
>> builders/flyers
> on their opinions of fuses versus circuit breakers. It obviously
> makes sense to have some circuitry protected by circuit breakers and some
> not-so-critical
> circuits protected by fuses.
>>
>> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do differently if you
> were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of these fuses and
> circuit
> breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Lance Goddard
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 4
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 03:44:48 PM PST US
> From: Dennis Adams <ghf4986@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> Lance,
>
> We used fuses for each circuit, next to the rocker switch for the
> circuit. Each circuit has a light verifying the circuit and fuse. I
> carry color coded spares. So far no problems what so ever.
>
> Circuit breakers are expensive, and they are mechanical and can hang.
> They are reliable, but fuses are more reliable.
>
> Dennis Adams
> M375CM
>
> Sent from an IPad
>
> On Nov 10, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Lance Goddard <lancegoddard@mac.com> wrote:
>
>
> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get input
> from builders/flyers on their opinions of fuses versus circuit
> breakers. It obviously makes sense to have some circuitry protected
> by circuit breakers and some not-so-critical circuits protected by
> fuses.
>
> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do differently
> if you were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of these
> fuses and circuit breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lance Goddard
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 5
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 07:05:33 PM PST US
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
> From: dougwitkowski@netscape.net
>
> Plus, fuses are more accurate. If they are labeled 10amp, they will do tha
> t indefinetely. Circuit breakers are a temperature device that are rated 8
> 0% of full load continuous. 90% will eventually trip.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Adams <ghf4986@gmail.com>
> Sent: Thu, Nov 10, 2011 5:51 pm
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> Lance,
> We used fuses for each circuit, next to the rocker switch for the
> ircuit. Each circuit has a light verifying the circuit and fuse. I
> arry color coded spares. So far no problems what so ever.
> Circuit breakers are expensive, and they are mechanical and can hang.
> hey are reliable, but fuses are more reliable.
> Dennis Adams
> 375CM
> Sent from an IPad
> On Nov 10, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Lance Goddard <lancegoddard@mac.com> wrote:
> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get input
> rom builders/flyers on their opinions of fuses versus circuit
> reakers. It obviously makes sense to have some circuitry protected
> y circuit breakers and some not-so-critical circuits protected by
> uses.
> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do differently
> f you were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of these
> uses and circuit breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
> Thanks,
> Lance Goddard
>
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| Subject: | Re: Pulsar-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 11/10/11 |
I use breakers because in flight, I do not want to fumble around trying to
figure out if a fuse has gone out. When something is tripped you can reset
it for emergency use. I bought the breakers from an aircraft salvage
business. They have boxes of them in all sizes, and not expensive. In fifteen
years, never tripped a breaker.
Greg
Pulsar/Jabiru 2200
In a message dated 11/11/2011 8:47:07 A.M. Central Standard Time,
bobh5@earthlink.net writes:
--> Pulsar-List message posted by: Bob Hartunian <bobh5@earthlink.net>
I used breaker switches because they were available to me. Sized them for
anticipated electrical loads and has worked fine. Can turn components
on/off
easily. Only had one kick off in service when lights pulled too many
amps.Converted to LEDs and no issues anymore.
Bob H
> From: Pulsar-List Digest Server <pulsar-list@matronics.com>
> Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:57:25 -0800
> To: Pulsar-List Digest List <pulsar-list-digest@matronics.com>
> Subject: Pulsar-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 11/10/11
>
> *
>
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> two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted
> in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes
> and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version
> of the Pulsar-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor
> such as Notepad or with a web browser.
>
> HTML Version:
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>
>
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> ===============================================
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>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
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> ---
> Total Messages Posted Thu 11/10/11: 5
> ----------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> Today's Message Index:
> ----------------------
>
> 1. 01:37 PM - Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers (Lance Goddard)
> 2. 01:47 PM - Re: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers (pilot623)
> 3. 02:01 PM - Re: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers (Brian Anderson)
> 4. 03:44 PM - Re: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers (Dennis Adams)
> 5. 07:05 PM - Re: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
> (dougwitkowski@netscape.net)
>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 1
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 01:37:12 PM PST US
> From: Lance Goddard <lancegoddard@mac.com>
> Subject: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get input
> from builders/flyers on their opinions of fuses versus circuit
> breakers. It obviously makes sense to have some circuitry protected
> by circuit breakers and some not-so-critical circuits protected by
> fuses.
>
> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do differently
> if you were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of these
> fuses and circuit breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lance Goddard
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 2
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 01:47:13 PM PST US
> From: "pilot623" <pilot623@gmail.com>
> Subject: RE: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> I went with automotive type fuses all the way. The fuse blocks are
mounted
> under the map/glove box, hinged to swing out from under the panel for
access
> (but not in flight). I'd do it the same way again.
>
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lance
Goddard
> Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 3:36 PM
> Subject: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get input
from
> builders/flyers on their opinions of fuses versus circuit breakers. It
> obviously makes sense to have some circuitry protected by circuit
breakers
> and some not-so-critical circuits protected by fuses.
>
> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do differently if
you
> were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of these fuses and
> circuit breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lance Goddard
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 3
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 02:01:20 PM PST US
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
> From: Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz>
>
>
> Lance,
>
> Why use expensive circuit breakers ? If they pop, doesn't that signify
> something,
> and what are you going to do ? Push them back in again - - why?
>
> On the otherhand, inexpensive automotive blade fuses serve the same
purpose -
> -
> - they protect the wiring from some other malfunction. Mount them on
> inexpensive
> fuseblocks, accessible, but not while flying. If a fuse blows sort it out
> on the ground.
>
> Read some of the stuff written by Bob Nuckolls about wiring systems and
fuses.
>
> I can sent a photo or two if you want.
>
> Brian
> XP, 912, 11 years and no fuse failures.
>
>
> On 11/11/2011, at 10:35 AM, Lance Goddard wrote:
>
>>
>> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get input
from
>> builders/flyers
> on their opinions of fuses versus circuit breakers. It obviously
> makes sense to have some circuitry protected by circuit breakers and some
> not-so-critical
> circuits protected by fuses.
>>
>> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do differently
if you
> were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of these fuses and
> circuit
> breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Lance Goddard
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 4
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 03:44:48 PM PST US
> From: Dennis Adams <ghf4986@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> Lance,
>
> We used fuses for each circuit, next to the rocker switch for the
> circuit. Each circuit has a light verifying the circuit and fuse. I
> carry color coded spares. So far no problems what so ever.
>
> Circuit breakers are expensive, and they are mechanical and can hang.
> They are reliable, but fuses are more reliable.
>
> Dennis Adams
> M375CM
>
> Sent from an IPad
>
> On Nov 10, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Lance Goddard <lancegoddard@mac.com> wrote:
>
>
> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get input
> from builders/flyers on their opinions of fuses versus circuit
> breakers. It obviously makes sense to have some circuitry protected
> by circuit breakers and some not-so-critical circuits protected by
> fuses.
>
> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do differently
> if you were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of these
> fuses and circuit breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lance Goddard
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 5
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 07:05:33 PM PST US
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
> From: dougwitkowski@netscape.net
>
> Plus, fuses are more accurate. If they are labeled 10amp, they will do
tha
> t indefinetely. Circuit breakers are a temperature device that are
rated 8
> 0% of full load continuous. 90% will eventually trip.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Adams <ghf4986@gmail.com>
> Sent: Thu, Nov 10, 2011 5:51 pm
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> Lance,
> We used fuses for each circuit, next to the rocker switch for the
> ircuit. Each circuit has a light verifying the circuit and fuse. I
> arry color coded spares. So far no problems what so ever.
> Circuit breakers are expensive, and they are mechanical and can hang.
> hey are reliable, but fuses are more reliable.
> Dennis Adams
> 375CM
> Sent from an IPad
> On Nov 10, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Lance Goddard <lancegoddard@mac.com> wrote:
> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get input
> rom builders/flyers on their opinions of fuses versus circuit
> reakers. It obviously makes sense to have some circuitry protected
> y circuit breakers and some not-so-critical circuits protected by
> uses.
> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do differently
> f you were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of these
> uses and circuit breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
> Thanks,
> Lance Goddard
>
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look out for ( P ) PTC fuses - - -
http://www.belfuse.com/Data/UploadedFiles/PTC-Fuses.pdf
I use the 16 volt types and never had troubles.
Henry Schlueter
SP 100
D - E O H S - - - http://www.youtube.com/user/sp100ifly
----- Original Message -----
From: GREGSMI@aol.com
To: pulsar-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Re: Pulsar-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 11/10/11
I use breakers because in flight, I do not want to fumble around
trying to figure out if a fuse has gone out. When something is tripped
you can reset it for emergency use. I bought the breakers from an
aircraft salvage business. They have boxes of them in all sizes, and not
expensive. In fifteen years, never tripped a breaker.
Greg
Pulsar/Jabiru 2200
In a message dated 11/11/2011 8:47:07 A.M. Central Standard Time,
bobh5@earthlink.net writes:
<bobh5@earthlink.net>
I used breaker switches because they were available to me. Sized
them for
anticipated electrical loads and has worked fine. Can turn
components on/off
easily. Only had one kick off in service when lights pulled too many
amps.Converted to LEDs and no issues anymore.
Bob H
> From: Pulsar-List Digest Server <pulsar-list@matronics.com>
> Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:57:25 -0800
> To: Pulsar-List Digest List <pulsar-list-digest@matronics.com>
> Subject: Pulsar-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 11/10/11
>
> *
>
>
> Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive
>
>
> Today's complete Pulsar-List Digest can also be found in either of
the
> two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest
formatted
> in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked
Indexes
> and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII
version
> of the Pulsar-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text
editor
> such as Notepad or with a web browser.
>
> HTML Version:
>
>
>
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Chapter=2
> 011-11-10&Archive=Pulsar
>
> Text Version:
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hapter
> 11-11-10&Archive=Pulsar
>
>
>
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>
======================
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> ---
> Total Messages Posted Thu 11/10/11: 5
>
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>
>
> Today's Message Index:
> ----------------------
>
> 1. 01:37 PM - Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers (Lance Goddard)
> 2. 01:47 PM - Re: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers (pilot623)
> 3. 02:01 PM - Re: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers (Brian
Anderson)
> 4. 03:44 PM - Re: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers (Dennis Adams)
> 5. 07:05 PM - Re: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
> (dougwitkowski@netscape.net)
>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 1
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 01:37:12 PM PST US
> From: Lance Goddard <lancegoddard@mac.com>
> Subject: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get
input
> from builders/flyers on their opinions of fuses versus circuit
> breakers. It obviously makes sense to have some circuitry
protected
> by circuit breakers and some not-so-critical circuits protected by
> fuses.
>
> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do
differently
> if you were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of
these
> fuses and circuit breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lance Goddard
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 2
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 01:47:13 PM PST US
> From: "pilot623" <pilot623@gmail.com>
> Subject: RE: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> I went with automotive type fuses all the way. The fuse blocks are
mounted
> under the map/glove box, hinged to swing out from under the panel
for access
> (but not in flight). I'd do it the same way again.
>
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lance
Goddard
> Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 3:36 PM
> Subject: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get
input from
> builders/flyers on their opinions of fuses versus circuit
breakers. It
> obviously makes sense to have some circuitry protected by circuit
breakers
> and some not-so-critical circuits protected by fuses.
>
> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do
differently if you
> were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of these
fuses and
> circuit breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lance Goddard
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 3
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 02:01:20 PM PST US
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
> From: Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz>
>
>
> Lance,
>
> Why use expensive circuit breakers ? If they pop, doesn't that
signify
> something,
> and what are you going to do ? Push them back in again - - why?
>
> On the otherhand, inexpensive automotive blade fuses serve the
same purpose -
> -
> - they protect the wiring from some other malfunction. Mount them
on
> inexpensive
> fuseblocks, accessible, but not while flying. If a fuse blows sort
it out
> on the ground.
>
> Read some of the stuff written by Bob Nuckolls about wiring
systems and fuses.
>
> I can sent a photo or two if you want.
>
> Brian
> XP, 912, 11 years and no fuse failures.
>
>
> On 11/11/2011, at 10:35 AM, Lance Goddard wrote:
>
>>
>> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get
input from
>> builders/flyers
> on their opinions of fuses versus circuit breakers. It obviously
> makes sense to have some circuitry protected by circuit breakers
and some
> not-so-critical
> circuits protected by fuses.
>>
>> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do
differently if you
> were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of these
fuses and
> circuit
> breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Lance Goddard
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 4
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 03:44:48 PM PST US
> From: Dennis Adams <ghf4986@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> Lance,
>
> We used fuses for each circuit, next to the rocker switch for the
> circuit. Each circuit has a light verifying the circuit and fuse.
I
> carry color coded spares. So far no problems what so ever.
>
> Circuit breakers are expensive, and they are mechanical and can
hang.
> They are reliable, but fuses are more reliable.
>
> Dennis Adams
> M375CM
>
> Sent from an IPad
>
> On Nov 10, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Lance Goddard <lancegoddard@mac.com>
wrote:
>
>
> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get
input
> from builders/flyers on their opinions of fuses versus circuit
> breakers. It obviously makes sense to have some circuitry
protected
> by circuit breakers and some not-so-critical circuits protected by
> fuses.
>
> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do
differently
> if you were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of
these
> fuses and circuit breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lance Goddard
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 5
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 07:05:33 PM PST US
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
> From: dougwitkowski@netscape.net
>
> Plus, fuses are more accurate. If they are labeled 10amp, they
will do tha
> t indefinetely. Circuit breakers are a temperature device that
are rated 8
> 0% of full load continuous. 90% will eventually trip.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Adams <ghf4986@gmail.com>
> Sent: Thu, Nov 10, 2011 5:51 pm
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
>
>
> Lance,
> We used fuses for each circuit, next to the rocker switch for the
> ircuit. Each circuit has a light verifying the circuit and fuse.
I
> arry color coded spares. So far no problems what so ever.
> Circuit breakers are expensive, and they are mechanical and can
hang.
> hey are reliable, but fuses are more reliable.
> Dennis Adams
> 375CM
> Sent from an IPad
> On Nov 10, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Lance Goddard <lancegoddard@mac.com>
wrote:
> In a recent email discussion with Myron Truex he suggested I get
input
> rom builders/flyers on their opinions of fuses versus circuit
> reakers. It obviously makes sense to have some circuitry
protected
> y circuit breakers and some not-so-critical circuits protected by
> uses.
> What have you done, and what - if anything - might you do
differently
> f you were to start from scratch? Also, physical location of
these
> uses and circuit breakers has importance as well. Your thoughts?
> Thanks,
> Lance Goddard
>
>
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