Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #15790
From: Wendell Voto <jwvoto@itlnet.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Fuel Pump Load
Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:36:28 -0600
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
 
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Fuel Pump Load
Okay,  I'm conviced, I'll go for 100% over rated current draw.
Wendelll 
> Why so close?  Why not 50%?  Is there a compelling reason to match
> breakers that close to the "anticipated" load that I'm missing??
> A little puzzled around this ... Jim S.
>
> Wendell Voto wrote:
>
> > 
> >
> >     *Subject:* [FlyRotary] Re: Fuel Pump Load
> >
> >     What he said!  Very common question that I get and this is the
> >     correct answer.  DO NOT try to directly match the load with the
> >     breaker (or fuse if you insist) rating.
> >     
> >     Tracy
> >
> >         I am trying to size the breakers at 25% over normal current
> >         draw of the device.  Okay?
> >         Wendell
> >
>
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