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Re: Compressor blowing spike fuses or melting spikes
We had the same issue and we measured the current draw of the compressor during normal use and found that at 0 psi it drew 5-6 amps going to 11-12 amps at 100 psi. The inrush current when the compressor starts at 95 psi to recharge the system is between 23 and 26 amps. The interesting thing is we are blowing fuses when the system is starting at 0 psi where the inrush or stall motor current is less than 20 amps. We will be running the compressor with a 20 amp resetable breaker in place of the 20 amps fuse in the spike relay for all competitions, just because of Murphy. I have taken measurements on last years compressor as well and have found the two to be very similar, but not identical. This may be just variances during the manufacturing process. The fuses used last year are the same as this year as well.
I would advise everyone to replace the fuse in the spike running the pneumatic compressor with a 20 resetable breaker, it is the only way to fix this issue and stay compliant to the rules.
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