On 27 Dec 2016 at 14:31, Jay Summet via EV wrote: > I really don't want to test by blowing another fuse if there is a > cheaper alternative
I hear you there! That's why I recommend a circuit breaker instead of a fuse, or at least in addition to the (higher current rated) fuse. I'm a little hesitant to suggest this since there's some hazard from molten copper snot if it lets go, but you might try replacing the fuse with a small- gauge copper wire -- maybe #16 or so. That will pass enough current to get an unloaded motor turning (careful when in neutral, don't let it overspeed). However, if the current goes to infinity, it should (I hope) burn out pronto, before anything else awful happens. Keep a fire extinguisher handy if you try this ... David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA EVDL Administrator = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = EVDL Information: http://www.evdl.org/help/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Note: mail sent to "evpost" and "etpost" addresses will not reach me. To send a private message, please obtain my email address from the webpage http://www.evdl.org/help/ . = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
