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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 02:51 AM
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circuit breakers vs fuses

So I was thinking about this...
And you can get a circuit breaker at 250amp... or run a whole fuse block with a 250amp fuse...

Here is my question... do you think the circuit breaker will work better then the fuse block with a anl fuse? and why...

I know you either run a safe set up or an efficient one...
But with my amps blowing on me because of water leak and all this $$$ that i just had to put into my car i decided to be safe...

Its just with a circuit breaker if it ever goes off you push a button and there you go again... with a fuse block you have to get another fuse... and blah blah blah..

OPINIONS!!!!
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 04:53 AM
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There was a thread on this topic awhile back. The conclusion was that fuses are safer. I'm sure if you do a little digging you'll find it somewhere on here. Thing with circuit breakers is, should they NOT trip when they are suppose to, bad things could happen.
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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thank you sir.... i will be looking for that thread
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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dont look for the thread. just take my word for it - use a fuse.
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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first of all..... what the hell is a fuse. should i use it on mine too?
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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Depends what you value more.... your car or a tenth...
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Menace
first of all..... what the hell is a fuse. should i use it on mine too?
you need a fuse between that bottle and your lips
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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see^ a positive and upbeat post from Yuli that was helpfull!
Old Nov 11, 2010 | 06:26 AM
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I've owned 1 curcuit breaker, I bought it thinking much like yourself, easy on/off, no fuse replacment etc...
The push button on/off was super flimsy feeling and the whole casing broke during installation
It may have been my fault, but yet, I've never broke an ANL fuse or holder.

fuse x 1
Old Nov 11, 2010 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by SOULMUSIC
I've owned 1 curcuit breaker, I bought it thinking much like yourself, easy on/off, no fuse replacment etc...
The push button on/off was super flimsy feeling and the whole casing broke during installation
It may have been my fault, but yet, I've never broke an ANL fuse or holder.

fuse x 1
I had the same problem, got the circuit breaker thinking the same easy on/off. Broke after the 3rd time shutting it off. Replaced with an ANL fuse and no problems at all.
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