RE: Replace fuse block with circuit breakers?
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RE: Replace fuse block with circuit breakers?



On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 21:31:56 -0800, Jon wrote:

> While this sounds good on paper I regret to inform you that a
> fuse is the only fast response in case of a circuit overload.
> Circuit breakers take too long to throw because the bi-metal
> inside of them has to heat up to break the connection.

The breakers as used originally in a DeLorean WOULD be too slow responding.
But there are newer models that use both a bi-metal for overload
and a sort of coil/transformer/solenoid setup to react to shorts.

Real downside to this is they're even more bulkier
than the breakers the DeLorean allready features...

I have "light fuses" in all slots to accomodate easy recognition
of a blown fuse in this dark area (my flashlight gets used so
little the batteries drain themselves) These fuse have a small
bulb built in that lights when the fuse blows.

Pic here:
http://image01.conrad.com/m/8000_8999/8000/8050/8055/805572_BB_00_FB.EPS.jpg


I also have a special resettable circuitbreaker-like fuse on my #10 circuit,
as when my brother adjusts the mirrors this one tends to blow when the
mirror hits full travel. (which is still les than he'd like being
shorter than me ;-)

Pic here:
http://image01.conrad.com/m/8000_8999/8400/8400/8402/840270_BB_00_FB.EPS.jpg

Cheers,

JAN van de Wouw

Thinking Different... Using a Mac...
Living the Dream... Driving a DeLorean...

#05141 "Dagger" since Sept. 2000
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