Re: [TenTec] Fuses vs. breakers...again

["Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj@storm.weather.net>]

On Mon, 2007-09-24 at 11:43 -0500, GARY HUBER wrote:
> Must keep in mind that we are comparing fast MAGNETIC style breakers (the 
> AIRPAX) to thermal devices (fuses or standard thermal breakers).
> 
> Best regards,
> Gary - AB9M
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I'm using fuses that are over driven, loading them to a bit over 125% of
their rating to speed them up. That speeds their thermal time constant.

73, Jerry, K0CQ