Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #15713
From: Tracy Crook <lors01@msn.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Fuel Pump Load
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 14:49:25 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
 
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
 
Sounds way low to me.  I'd go with 100% or more over nominal.  REMEMBER, you are protecting the wire, not the device.
 
Tracy  (switching post position depending on application, mood, phase of moon, etc)
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