View Single Post
  #6   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 31-03-2010, 12:16
Kris Verdeyen's Avatar
Kris Verdeyen Kris Verdeyen is offline
LSR Emcee/Alamo Game Announcer
FRC #0118 (Robonauts)
Team Role: Engineer
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Rookie Year: 2001
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 699
Kris Verdeyen has a reputation beyond reputeKris Verdeyen has a reputation beyond reputeKris Verdeyen has a reputation beyond reputeKris Verdeyen has a reputation beyond reputeKris Verdeyen has a reputation beyond reputeKris Verdeyen has a reputation beyond reputeKris Verdeyen has a reputation beyond reputeKris Verdeyen has a reputation beyond reputeKris Verdeyen has a reputation beyond reputeKris Verdeyen has a reputation beyond reputeKris Verdeyen has a reputation beyond repute
Re: 30a breaker for 40a spot on pdb

The main breaker will run at 2x its rated current for at least ten and up to 40 seconds. That's 240 amps. If it tripped on the field, inspect your big wires and crimps (between the breaker and fuse panel) for shorts, and consider replacing the breaker itself. The big breaker is there to keep stuff from catching fire, it shouldn't trip in regular operation.
__________________
...Only a few people are awake and they live in a state of constant total amazement. -JP Shanley, Joe vs. the Volcano