Brent,
I recommend fusing *any* battery cable near the battery (or power
supply) with a fast-blow fuse whose rating is matched to the size of the
wire. #10, 30 or 35 amps, #12, 20 or 25 amps, #14 15 or 20 amps, #16 or
#18 10 amps. I like the in-line ATC fuses or use a rigrunner or other
fus
Try this reference:
http://www.littelfuse.com/data/en/Product_Brochures/EC327-E_Polyfuse_PTC.pdf
Be aware that the polyfuse is a thermal device and reacts rather slowly.
LiPo/LiFePO4 batteries are VERY low impedance and can put out hundreds of
amps into a short circuit. That can easily exceed th
Wondering if anyone here has made use of a polyfuse between an external SLA
battery and a KX3. I'm interested in your experiences with these devices and
in any specific hold and/or trip current values you've tried and had good (or
bad) luck with.
72,
Brent, KD0GLS, Minneapolis
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