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Gold Member Username: InvainMichigan United States Post Number: 3182 Registered: Aug-04 | I got my HO alt the other day, and have a bunch of 4 gauge wire for it. I know you said to go with 2, but I'm only running a 800 wrms amp, and even if I ever do add another component amp, there's no way I'll ever draw close to the 160 amps that the alt is rated for (70 - 80 at idle) Anways, when I put all the new wiring in, of course I'll need some type of thermal protection. Would a circuit breaker like this work fine, (http://www.cardomain.com/item/STISCB150), and if so, should I put it where the original themal wire was, the ground from engine to chassis, or should I put the breaker right before my battery? |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfWisteria, Lane USA Post Number: 8226 Registered: Dec-03 | either way but I like using circuit breakers at the alt or battery that or a fuse will do the job |
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Gold Member Username: InvainMichigan United States Post Number: 3186 Registered: Aug-04 | That's what I figured. I'd rather just have a breaker anyways; don't have to worry about buying fuses. Thanks. |
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Gold Member Username: CarguyPost Number: 3615 Registered: Nov-04 | Circuit breakers in Canada cost over $130. A fuse costs $7. So you do the math. |
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Silver Member Username: ScubasteveAnnapolis, MD Post Number: 200 Registered: May-05 | Also I heard that the circuit breakers like the one in the link made for cars don't work consistantly after they've been tripped once. Is that right? |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfWisteria, Lane USA Post Number: 8282 Registered: Dec-03 | I use a klixon milspec adjustable amperage thermal circuit breaker with auto-reset. it's worked for over 15 years without fail. you get what you pay for. |
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Gold Member Username: InvainMichigan United States Post Number: 3204 Registered: Aug-04 | Actually, I did look at the Klixon breakers. I just don't know where to get them from... Which series would you recommend thogh? There's a million different types. |
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Gold Member Username: InvainMichigan United States Post Number: 3205 Registered: Aug-04 | And for each series, is it a 'one size fits all' and you adjust it for the amperage you want, or do you have to get one for a specific amperage? http://www.ebay.com item number 7532094003 They don't say they are rated for a specific size, so can they work for 35 - 150 amps? |