Fuse Help

[Team_2389]

Our fuse keeps popping and blows. How do we fix this?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Team_2389

Our fuse keeps popping and blows. How do we fix this?

Which fuse? If it's the one in the compressor spike, get a 20A breaker like the ones in the KOP in there--this is legal (sorry, don't have the exact rule reference handy).

[RyanN]

If it's for the compressor, replace it with a 20A Circuit breaker.

If it's not for the compressor, find the short! Trace your wiring on the output of the Spike and make sure they never touch anywhere down the line.

[pm 2389]

Where would you find a 20A breaker?

[DavidGitz]

From the 20A Circuit Breaker store of course! Or if you don't have one, you could check in your Kit Of Parts.

http://usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Com...klist_RevB.pdf

[pm 2389]

what is the rule number

[EricH]

<R60-F>

[Gary Dillard]

btw, this year R60F allows replacement of the fuse in the Spike relay with a 20 amp Snap-Action circuit breaker for any application, not just the compressor as in previous years.

Which begs the question, is there any reason you wouldn't want to replace the Spike fuse with a breaker?

[the man]

We are using a 40amp for the compressor spike it pops any other ones

[Gary Dillard]

Originally Posted by the man

We are using a 40amp for the compressor spike it pops any other ones

That's not legal (emphasis mine)

R60F. The fuse on the Spike relays may be replaced with a 20 Amp Snap-Action circuit breaker.

[the man]

Originally Posted by Gary Dillard

That's not legal (emphasis mine)

R60F. The fuse on the Spike relays may be replaced with a 20 Amp Snap-Action circuit breaker.

We did and they didnt call it so they must one not care or two it is ok, We couldent get it to run a 20 with out kicking out so that was our fix.

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by the man

We did and they didnt call it so they must one not care or two it is ok, We couldent get it to run a 20 with out kicking out so that was our fix.

Woo, you got away with breaking the rules unintentionally. That doesn't mean it's legal. Please make an effort to fix it.

[Mike Betts]

Originally Posted by the man

We did and they didnt call it so they must one not care or two it is ok, We couldent get it to run a 20 with out kicking out so that was our fix.

You need a 20A feeding the Spike and a 20A installed in the Spike. It is not an issue of getting caught by your inspectors. It is a safety issue. The Spike is only rated at 20A.

instead of using a bigger CB, investigate why it is tripping. You have a shorted wire or a bad compressor. It needs to be fixed.

Regards,

Mike

[The Lucas]

Originally Posted by the man

We are using a 40amp for the compressor spike it pops any other ones

Is it a 40A fuse or 40A circuit breaker.

If it is a 40A fuse (red automotive) replace it with a 20A circuit breaker
If it if a 40 A circuit breaker, first of all how did you fit it into the Spike? Replace it with a 20A breaker.

The compressor will work with a 20A circuit breaker. Even if it does trip momentarily the breaker will reset and it will work. If it doesnt work then your compressor may be bad or it is mounted somewhere with insufficient shock absorbing. I suspect you are using a 40A fuse and replacing it with a breaker is better anyway. Hopefully you can get it fixed tonight before you need to go through inspection.

[rsegrest]

Originally Posted by pm 2389

Where would you find a 20A breaker?

If you have a large auto parts supplier you can try there first. If not you may have to special order one from Andy Mark.

http://store.andymark.biz/am-0289.html