I agree compleetely with your assessment of the fuse situation, but Ten
Tec uses a 12 amp fuse for the Scout. I haven't seen this rating
in a 32 volt fuse. Would 15 amps still portect the finals or would it be
more prudent to back off the power on the Scout and use a 10 amp
fuse. I think that 12 amp circuit breakers are available, but one should
of course get a "fast" one.
73,
Bob WB2VUF
"Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" wrote:
>
One should
> be certain that the fuse is a 32 volt rated fuse rather than 250 volt
> rating. The higher voltage fuse has to use a much longer fuse wire to
> cause a much longer gap to interrupt the load properly and will always
> have a greater voltage drop under load. It might be that the automobile
> industry has learned about voltage drop since they have practically
> universally changed from 1/4" cartridge fuses to fuses with blades that
> fit into female spade connectors.
>
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