The best method is Wayne's suggestion from way back: In both Neg and Pos leads, supply a fuseholder and fuse. I use the "stubby" fuses from Motorola @ 30A, you should use something like that. These are T-rated, meaning they're designed to open with a DC load. Don't use a fuse out of your home's fusebox...
General setup: 12V AGM Battery @ 110 AH, cabled to a set of panel-mounted MOT inline fuse holders. Each lead is covered by a 30A fuse. The battery is charged by solar power, two Siemens SR50 (50W) panels on the roof of the shack. Note: This recommendation is a little more permanent than what you're probably looking for right now. If you're interested in this approach, I can probably get you the part numbers you need. MOT has a service center in IL, and you can phone in your order. 73, matt W6NIA On Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:32:12 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >Hi, I am ready to apply 12v for the first time to my new K3. Should I have a >inline fuse on the DC to the K3? and if so what amp. >Just don't look right not to have a fuse inline. > >Thanks >Chris W7CTH > > > > >______________________________________________________________ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
