Thread: Spike Wireing
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Unread 23-01-2011, 10:39
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Re: Spike Wireing

The old compressor will blow a 20 fuse eventually. The new compressor is unknown at this point. In general, all compressors/motors have a high start current. The specified start current on the old compressor is 27 amps while the run current is only 10-12. It is for this reason, that a 20 amp snap action circuit breaker is recommended for replacing the 20 amp fuse in the Spike.
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