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Re: Compressor blowing spike fuses or melting spikes

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Originally Posted by rc_cola1323 View Post
just replace the fuse with a 30 amp one and that will do the trick, we had the same problem
Sorry, that would be illegal.

The only allowed modification is to replace that fuse with a 20A Snap-Action breaker, and it is highly suggested to do so.

From <R67>: The control system is provided to allow wireless control of the ROBOTS. The Operator Interface, Robot Controller, speed controllers, relay modules, radio modems, batteries, battery charger, AC adapter, and 9-pin cables shall not be tampered with, modified, or adjusted in any way (tampering includes drilling, cutting, machining, gluing, rewiring, etc.),
with the following exceptions:

...The fuse on the Spike relay for the air compressor may be replaced with a 20 Amp Snap-Action circuit breaker...
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