[simpits-tech] Circuit Breakers

[Roy Coates]

On Sun, 2 Nov 2008, Joseph Fagner wrote:

> Believe it or not, I'm actually at a point now where I can start running
> power to the sim.  I seem to recall several years ago this topic but don't
> recall the details.  I have several aircraft type circuit breakers (DC
> rated) I'd like to use for the DC voltages in the pit (I'll leave the AC
> stuff to my house circuits).  Does anyone know if these can safely be used
> in this type of application?  Some of you guys with Heavies pits, I know
> ya'll use circuit breakers, what configurations are folks using, if any?
>

I was warned off these things Jay. Apparently they are quite slow to
respond and so don't offer the best protection.

Roy.

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Roy Coates.
Dept of Engineering.
Liverpool University.
E-Mail: r.coates at liv.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 794 4862
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