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Re: Inductive kick is a cruel master...

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
Please remember that although the compressor is rated for 10 amps run it is actually much higher on start, especially with a pressure in the system. I would check the fuse before tossing. It is unfortunate that fuses go incandescent for just a short period of time before they fail. In that moment they are so pretty.
It's so true... *sob*

We've had that happen too. It happened when the battery was somewhat low, and the compressor, when it ran, shook quite violently. I don't know if that is what happened to your 'bot, but it's something to look out for. And yes, I did see that beautiful spark of pure light eminating from that blown fuse.

PS: Kevin, naps make everything better...
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ICs do weird things when voltage is run out of spec.

I love to take things apart. The fact that they work better when I put them back together it just a bonus.

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