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03-29-2024, 09:33 AM | #1 |
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Electrical Fuses
I do not have any fuses in my Model A's. However, I plan to add inline fuses into their 12V electrical systems. Both of my A's have 60 Amp alternators, so after starting them there is a brief surge of current that rapidly recharges the batteries. My concern is that the surge current, that approaches 30A, will blow any fuses I install. What size fuse will work in the power wire between the alternator and terminal box and also into the wire from the starter switch to the terminal box. Should they be slow-blow fuses?
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03-29-2024, 09:44 AM | #2 |
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Re: Electrical Fuses
Why not use a breaker instead of fuse?
Slow-blow and fast-blow breakers are available of good quality for waterproof DC systems https://a.co/d/3M5OlbY They come in 30,A, 40A, 50A, 60A It would work as a cutoff switch as well as being easier. Diastole |
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03-29-2024, 11:50 AM | #3 |
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Re: Electrical Fuses
From the starter to terminal box wire size an inline glass fuse to protect the wire, this will also give some alternator protection, if the wire from the alternator shorts to ground that wire becomes the fuse. A fusible link at the alternator would be better choice than a inline glass fuse or a circuit breaker. Size fuses or circuit breakers to provide protection for your wires size, if you have too many accessories that pull more current than the properly sized fuse for the wire size don’t use a higher rated fuse, the wire size now becomes your fuse the entire length of the wire !
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03-29-2024, 03:11 PM | #5 |
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Re: Electrical Fuses
The fused distribution panels used on boats work well and are easy to use. See https://defender.com/en_us/blue-sea-...ith-cover-5035
There are many styles available at different prices.
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https://alternatorparts.com/should-a...%20240A%20fuse.
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03-31-2024, 10:08 AM | #9 |
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Re: Electrical Fuses
Thanks all for your guidance. Y-Blockhead, your panel is very nice setup. Thanks for sharing it. Katy, thanks for info about sizing fuses.
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