---------------------------------------------------------- Pulsar-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 11/11/11: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 0. 12:13 AM - Please Make A Contribution To Support Your Lists (Matt Dralle) 1. 06:46 AM - Re: Pulsar-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 11/10/11 (Bob Hartunian) 2. 06:58 AM - Re: Re: Pulsar-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 11/10/11 (GREGSMI@aol.com) 3. 09:26 AM - Re: Re: Pulsar-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 11/10/11 (Pulsar Henry) ________________________________ Message 0 _____________________________________ Time: 12:13:57 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Pulsar-List: Please Make A Contribution To Support Your Lists Dear Listers, There is no advertising income to support the Matronics Email Lists and Forums. The operation is supported 100% by your personal Contributions during the November Fund Raiser. 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Bob H > From: Pulsar-List Digest Server > Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:57:25 -0800 > To: Pulsar-List Digest List > 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: > > > http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter=2 > 011-11-10&Archive=Pulsar > > Text Version: > > > http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter > 11-11-10&Archive=Pulsar > > > =============================================== > EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive > =============================================== > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Pulsar-List Digest Archive > --- > 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 > 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" > 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 > > > 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 > 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 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 > 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 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 > > -======================= > - > -= -- Please Support Your Lists This Month -- > -= (And Get Some AWESOME FREE Gifts!) > - > -= November is the Annual List Fund Raiser. Click on > -= the Contribution link below to find out more about > -= this year's Terrific Free Incentive Gifts provided > -= by: > -= > -= * AeroElectric www.aeroelectric.com > -= * The Builder's Bookstore www.buildersbooks.com > -= * HomebuiltHELP www.homebuilthelp.com > - > -= List Contribution Web Site: > - > -= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution > - > -= Thank you for your generous support! > - > -= -Matt Dralle, List Admin. > - > -======================= > -= - The Pulsar-List Email Forum - > -= Use the Matronics List Features Navigator to browse > -= the many List utilities such as List Un/Subscription, > -= Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, > -= Photoshare, and much much more: > - > -= --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pulsar-List > - > -======================= > -= - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - > -= Same great content also available via the Web Forums! > - > -= --> http://forums.matronics.com > - > -======================= > -= - List Contribution Web Site - > -= Thank you for your generous support! > -= -Matt Dralle, List Admin. > -= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution > -======================= > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:58:37 AM PST US From: GREGSMI@aol.com 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: --> Pulsar-List message posted by: Bob Hartunian 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 > Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:57:25 -0800 > To: Pulsar-List Digest List > 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: > > > http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter=2 > 011-11-10&Archive=Pulsar > > Text Version: > > > http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter > 11-11-10&Archive=Pulsar > > > =============================================== > EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive > =============================================== > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Pulsar-List Digest Archive > --- > 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 > 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" > 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 > > > 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 > 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 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 > 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 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 > > -======================= > - > -= -- Please Support Your Lists This Month -- > -= (And Get Some AWESOME FREE Gifts!) > - > -= November is the Annual List Fund Raiser. Click on > -= the Contribution link below to find out more about > -= this year's Terrific Free Incentive Gifts provided > -= by: > -= > -= * AeroElectric www.aeroelectric.com > -= * The Builder's Bookstore www.buildersbooks.com > -= * HomebuiltHELP www.homebuilthelp.com > - > -= List Contribution Web Site: > - > -= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution > - > -= Thank you for your generous support! > - > -= -Matt Dralle, List Admin. > - > -======================= > -= - The Pulsar-List Email Forum - > -= Use the Matronics List Features Navigator to browse > -= the many List utilities such as List Un/Subscription, > -= Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, > -= Photoshare, and much much more: > - > -= --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pulsar-List > - > -======================= > -= - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - > -= Same great content also available via the Web Forums! > - > -= --> http://forums.matronics.com > - > -======================= > -= - List Contribution Web Site - > -= Thank you for your generous support! > -= -Matt Dralle, List Admin. > -= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution > -======================= > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:26:03 AM PST US From: "Pulsar Henry" Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Re: Pulsar-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 11/10/11 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: 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 > Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:57:25 -0800 > To: Pulsar-List Digest List > 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: > > > http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html& Chapter=2 > 011-11-10&Archive=Pulsar > > Text Version: > > > http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&C hapter > 11-11-10&Archive=Pulsar > > > ====================== > EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive > ====================== > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Pulsar-List Digest Archive > --- > 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 > 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" > 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 > > > 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 > 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 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 > 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 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 > > -======================== > - > -= -- Please Support Your Lists This Month -- > -= (And Get Some AWESOME FREE Gifts!) > - > -= November is the Annual List Fund Raiser. 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