[Mobile-Portable] Automotive Circuit Breakers VS Fuses ?

[N1KHB at aol.com]

Hi Randy,
   My advice is to look at the specs on the manufacturers  web sites for 
any circuit breakers or fuses that you might consider buying.  There you will 
be very enlightened as to the "hold" current ratings as well as  the 
interrupt times at various overload conditions. Then you can make an  informed 
choice for your particular application. General statements asserting  that 
breakers are faster than fuses or somehow otherwise better or vice versa  cannot 
be relied upon alone unless some research is done.
 
Best,
Joe N1KHB
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In a message dated 11/26/2009 4:02:45 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
n5wv at comcast.net writes:

Hello  Group ,   Im wanting to install "overall" short circuit protection  
at my batteries. Im looking at using the Buss CB-185-150  150 amp water  
proof automotive circuit breakers with both batteries in my Ford Excursion 6.0  
diesel. But over the years I have read where in some cases a fused system 
will  offer better protection than a circuit breaker ? I cant remember the 
details  but if anyone can give me some tips on using circuit breakers vs 
fuses it  would be appreciated. I like the reset feature of a circuit breaker 
where  fuses must be changed out and spares must be kept on hand if you want a 
fast  turn around time with getting back on the air. Any tips ??   Randy  
Ballard   N5WV  
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