[TenTec] Airpax 20 amp circuit breakers $5.00

[Al Gulseth]

As long as one remembered to back off the drive a bit and run the rig at 
~80-90% output, I'd think using a 15A (preferably still instant trip) breaker 
might also be an option for the older rigs since the 18A versions aren't 
commonly available. (Note that from what I understand most circuit breakers 
are designed to _not_ trip at the labeled amperage: the point where it will 
actually trip is typically around 135% or so of rated current.)

The other (less convenient if activated) option per the list archives is a 
Buss 15A ATC fuse, which is the basis for my 15A breaker idea.

73, Al

On Sat November 28 2015 3:16:05 am rick at dj0ip.de wrote:
> The original breakers were 18A, not 20A.
> 20A is fine for newer radios because they draw over 1A on receive, but it
> might be a tad high for the older radios.  However 20A is certainly 1000x
> better than having nothing in the line.
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Al Gulseth
> Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 3:47 AM
> To: TenTec at contesting.com; "Randy Randall"@contesting.com;
> randy.ab9go at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Airpax 20 amp circuit breakers $5.00
>
> Just a note of caution here: the breaker is a delay 51 trip curve. Here's
> the pertinent info from Airpax's data sheet on the breaker in question:
>
> DELAY CURVES
> 400Hz, DC, 50/60Hz Delay Curves (typ)
> A choice of delays is offered for DC, 50/60Hz, 400Hz, or combined
> DC/50/60Hz applications. Delays 49, 59, 69 and 79 provide fast-acting,
> instantaneous tripping and are often used to protect sensitive electronic
> equipment (not recommended where a known inrush exists). Delays 41, 51, 61
> and 71 have a short delay for general purpose applications. Delays 42, 52,
> 62 and 72 are long enough for most transformers and capacitor loads. Delays
> 43, 53, 63 and 73 are extra long for special motor applications.
>
> It looks like for this breaker an x9 instantaneous trip would be the
> preferred version rather than the x1 "short delay."
>
> TNX/73, Al
>
> ------
> On Wed Nov 25 23:01:49 EST 2015 you wrote:
>
> I just received a flyer from Electronic Goldmine today and they have Airpax
> 20 amp magnetic circuit breakers for $5.00 each.  Here is a link to the
> webpage.
>
> http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G20993
>
> If you need a breaker for your older Ten-Tec rig this is a really good
> price.
>
> 73
> Randy AB9GO
>
> Sent from my iPhone using speech to text technology.
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