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Re: Burnt Fuses

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
OK,
The compressor from the KOP has a 25 amp start and 10-12 amp run current rating. The fuse in the Spike is guaranteed to blow. (OK I guarantee it will blow) Maybe not the first or second time but it will blow when you need it the most.
The breaker will only insert one way into the Spike so turn it around if it looks like it can't full insert. It is also possible to insert the breaker (or fuse) at an angle and miss the terminals altogether.
Please remember that off board compressors are required to have a Spike powering the compressor under Crio control. The compressor can be off board but the Spike and pressure switch must be on board.
wrong, the pressure switch may be off board, but only if the pressure in the tanks is 60 PSI
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