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main fuse blowing

fishdog · 2008-01-04 20:38:29

I wired a large house a few years ago that has recently developed a problem. It keeps blowing main fuses (63A). Because of the size of the house and the type of owner (he does not ever turn anything off!) I applied for and got a 16KVA single phase supply. The fact that he hates to turn things off are shown clearly by his…

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#32 11-01-2008 01:31PM

DublinDilbert

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fishdog wrote: »

I dont know what you mean here. Losses in fuses are not normally a concern. The resistance of a fuse is so low under normal conditions that this is a tiny figure.

Oppp sorry, I miss understood....

fishdog wrote: »

Fair point, I have heard of these, but never used one.

They are very handy, get one that can do both AC and DC, and can plug into a multi meter or scope. I got my fluke i410 off ebay for €75, radionics want €210+ vat. I use mine a good bit, also handy for working on the car.

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#33 11-01-2008 07:45PM

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I use mine a good bit, also handy for working on the car

Not while driving I hope!:D

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