Re: [DML] Replace fuse block with circuit breakers?

["Andrei Cular" <acular@xxxx>]

The Carling hydraulic magnetic circuit breakers we use on boats have a
.013sec trip speed at 125% its rating and .008 at 200%. They also have an
instant trip feature that cuts the power with any short. This is one
feature I have tested many times and it does trip much faster than a fuse...

I don't have anything in front of me that list fuse blow times, but I don't
think the ones used in automotive apps are that much faster.

The important thing is to select the best product for the application, if
you have any questions most manafactures are willing to help.

Andrei



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jdub" <doki_pen@xxxx>
Subject: RE: [DML] Replace fuse block with circuit breakers?


> 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. This can become a dangerous situation.
>
> Jon