Thread: Could a magnetic field around CIMs cause fuses to blow?
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Re: Could a magnetic field around CIMs cause fuses to blow?
Yes it can. Two years ago, we (ie professionals) welded our frame while the electronics were still mounted. Pretty much everything fried and we lost $1000 replacing the RC, victors, spikes, fuses, etc.

Say no to big EM fields around the FIRST electronics!
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