From: CHRISTOPHER_ZAVATSON@udlp.com
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:19:31 -0600
Message-ID: <0017B1CE.C21254@udlp.com>
Subject: Circuit Breakers
To: Lancair.list@olsusa.com
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     I also made extensive use of circuit breakers, but for a slightly 
     different reason.  During the building process I got a hold of the 
     specs for some of the common breakers used in aircraft and was 
     surprised to see the time to trip requirements.  Circuit breakers are 
     very slow unless you deal with overloads on the order of a couple 
     hundred percent of the breaker rating.  I decided to protect all of my 
     electronic devices with fast acting fuses.  I also used LEDs to 
     indicate blown fuses, although this feature has yet to be used.
     
     Chris Zavatson
     N91CZ