neo2
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 08:20 PM |
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Fuse size recomendations starter curcuit
Hi guys ive just completed my reverse gear starter motor set up and used a large blade fuse holder inline next to battery just in case the wire gets
rubbed through or solenoid gets damaged etc for safety reasons...
Ive tried a 30A,40A,50A fuse but they all blew on actuation of the reverse starter..
So i am assuming its going to be a big blooming fuse anoyone got any idea or is it a case of just trying a bigger one in still it dont blow it
lol...
Using a golf starter motor..
i'm sure it said 1.1kw on it what ever that means if anything ??
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blakep82
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 08:25 PM |
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starters aren't normally fused are they?
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neo2
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 08:28 PM |
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Not sure but i added the inline fuse as the soleniod sticks out the cars floor and if it got hit on a bit of debris or something it could damage the
soleniod with a positive battery lead direct from the battery dangling about ready to set fire etc..
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nitram38
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 08:29 PM |
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Generally not fused, but the solenoid circuit might.
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scudderfish
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 08:29 PM |
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1.1kW at 12V would be 92A so you're looking at 100A to fuse it.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 08:34 PM |
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At least 150a fuse due to initial surge.
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bi22le
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 08:42 PM |
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You can get large blade fuses and they may go to 150A. I only see 80A ones though.
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scudderfish
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 08:47 PM |
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Theoretically, you could use multiple fuses in parallel....
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neo2
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 09:10 PM |
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cheers guys ive also fused the soleniod curcuit as well tried a 10A but it blew that but 20A is ok so far... for that anyway..
92Amp = 1.1kw @12v = very good i tried to work it out but failed lol thanks mate..
Fuses go upto 160A apparently but got to find the buggers now lol...
cheers Guys
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40inches
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 09:12 PM |
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150amp continuous mega
fuse,+holder
 
Mega Fuse (now 250amp)
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JoelP
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 09:25 PM |
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what size wire feeds the starter motor?
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40inches
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 09:29 PM |
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I used 25mm, it's a long cable run.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 11:14 PM |
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As mentioned above mega fuse-
I used these when I extended my loom in my tintop when i moved the battery behind the passenger seat.
Try here:
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=mega+fuse+&_cqr=true&_nkwusc=megafuse&_rdc=1
[Edited on 28/7/10 by loggyboy]
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Canada EH!
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 01:19 AM |
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What about a circuit breaker, automotive ones are small and once the load is removed they re-set. good for high load circuits.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 11:07 AM |
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A starter motor can draw 200 amps
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Dan.
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 07:57 PM |
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Look on car audio sites, ANL fuses can be had upto 350 amps iirc.
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/accessories/fuses/anl-fuses.html
But as said by others starter circuits are not normally fused.
[Edited on 29/7/10 by Dan.]
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neo2
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 08:17 PM |
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Got a couple of 100A fuses today i'm now wondering if the holder will take the amperage what you's think.. Might got to Mega fuse as
recommended.. breaker sounds good as well like...
cheers Chaps
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