Is it a fuse or a breaker? G- [ Parent ]
Jason [ Parent ]
Up for a Mickey Mouse quick fix diagnosis test? Connect 2 tail light bulbs (ie #1156) in series for 24V. Connect them to the ends of the breaker. The bulbs will light up, then go dimmer and dimmer. Wait 60 seconds after the bulbs go out, but leave them connected. Flip the breaker. Remove the bulbs. Cross you fingers.
It should allow the big caps to charge at a controlled rate so the surge doesn't pop the breaker. G-[ Parent ]
I assumed it was just connected fresh install from the post.
We all know what assuming does, of course.
The surge filling a big dog cap bank is hard and fast as you know.
They even have current limiter devices to connect between those car audio caps and batteries to eliminate spot welding the connector to the cap terminal going from 0 volts to full at 12 volts and 1 farad.
My feeble mind thinks the cap may have filled on that first power up before most fuses/ breakers could react.
Tom
"Education consists mainly of what we have unlearned."--Mark Twain[ Parent ]
However like you say, if it's got a huge startup current at first, and they've already got the wrong and underrated breaker, I can now see how this could cause trouble. They ordered the proper fuse from Outback now. Atleast once they have that if it doesn't still work then we'll know it's not the breaker. (or fuse depending on what outback is sending them) [ Parent ]
If they are savvy with wiring they could bridge the braeker with a auto bulb and let it charge thru that. It would limit current inrush. When the bulb dims and goes out it indicates the caps are full, then flip the breaker and it should hold.
Just an idea.
Although since I don't REALLY know them all that well, and they're in Spain, i'll keep it safe and have them wait for the real fuse to come in I think.
Thanks so much for all this information ! [ Parent ]
You are welcome
Careful with the accolades. People might start to think I do more than anger new users around here.
DO NOT tell Glen I agreed with him. It could get messy.
Glad to help.
Sorry guys, and sorry twice to TomW. Way too much time on my hands today. Busy waiting. I'll pull it in a day or 2. G-[ Parent ]
Go ahead, really. Like our latest irate blocked from posting new user, I got more IP addresses and email accounts than you could ever block.
No harm no foul.
Despite the common theory, I do have a sense of humor just no patience.
I love helping folks with practical advice if I feel I know the answer. The playing security guard is just the punishment for offering to help 6 or 7 years back! [:=}
Just to make sure I don't make TomW frustrated... :)
Thanks again .. [ Parent ]
Very likely a CD breaker will not trip un this circuit.
Doug[ Parent ]
