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Re: Snap Action Breaker Alternative

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Originally Posted by Mark McLeod View Post
So the question becomes how close to the 40a fuse maximum does your non-FRC robot run?
If it draws less than no problem. If it regularly draws over 40a, in a starting stall condition for instance, then it'll be a question of how often do they need replacement before the $6 breaker would be the better bargain.
Based on some really quick research, a slow blow fuse will react slower then the snap action circuit breakers FRC uses, while normal blow fuses will react similarly.