Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #4282
From: John Slade <sladerj@bellsouth.net>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Re: Murphy's law of precautionary landings
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 08:48:49 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
A 100 A fuze is pretty stout.  There was a recent bit on the Velocity forum to the effect that a 60 amp alternator needs an 80 amp fuze at a minimum.  If your alternator is over 75 A, you might want to go to a 120 A fuze.   
Hmmm. There was discussion on the aero-electric list recently which said the opposite. i.e. a 60A fuse is good for a 75A alternator. I tend to go with Nuckolls when there's conflicting info in electrical stuff. Rusty, it might be a good idea to get his opinion before installing a nail for a fuse. I'll be interested to read his thoughts on this.
John Slade
 
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