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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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In-line breaker or Fuse?
Need 150 amp. Both are the same price. IMO I would be better with a breaker but is there a difference between an inline 150amp fuse and 150 amp breaker?
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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Breakers can latch themselves closed, fuses work best IMO.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Eli47
Breakers can latch themselves closed, fuses work best IMO.
indeed, a buddy woke up to his interior burnt to a crisp because the breaker didnt go. fuse ftw
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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x3 FUSES! Hands down.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Fuse x4. If chosen correctly, barring catastrophe, it should never blow anyway.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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Yeah the majority say to use a fuse. I have used both with no problems though.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by cobraa
Need 150 amp. Both are the same price. IMO I would be better with a breaker but is there a difference between an inline 150amp fuse and 150 amp breaker?

Neither.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Dukk
Fuse x4. If chosen correctly, barring catastrophe, it should never blow anyway.
Yeah, what he said....
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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fuse, no breaker.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRedGuy
Yeah, what he said....
and I agree as well... but if I do it this way with a quote I agree with BRG not Dukk
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