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> I have only used it for circuits that I never expect to blow... mainly
> indicator lights associated with other services. I won't be using it for
> anything normally associated with core services - for those I have a
> combination of fuses and breakers.
>
> Tony
Many of those lesser items include items which neither draw much nor
unimportant if fail, such as LCD clock, even intercom. Common in even
production A/C is lashing 2-3 devices on one circuit protection dev,
to save cost/wt/panel real estate.
I used 20 stackable, automotive blade fuse sockets to cobble a
complete fuse box that will go under the instrument panel. The front
door hinges down, and a mercury tilt switch energizes a mini LED above
each fuse to show any blown fuses. The back of the ass'y is a printed
circuit board etched for the busses and a strip of stud terminals for
each circuit. Having an aux alternator, the thing has a toggle switch
to flip the essential items to aux, a flashing LED to say you're on
aux, storage for spare fuses, and a compartment for a little blade
fuse puller. It's 11" x 1-3/4" x 1-3/4". Even at 16 oz, it has to be
less than discrete items mounted on the panel and weightier busses.
It was an ambitious project, but the savings in panel space/visual
clutter, plus the other features, was the motivator.
Best,
Fred F.
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