[R-390] Inrush Current Limiters

[Bob Camp]

Hi

Inrush limiters are in some ways similar to MOV's. They both can  
easily fail "open". They crack when they fail in this mode, so the  
fragments may "migrate" during the failure.

Bob


On Jul 24, 2007, at 10:14 AM, Barry wrote:

> Does anyone know the failure mode of an Inrush Current Limiter  
> (ICL)?  The reason I ask is where I want to install this one is on  
> the neutral side (it's slightly more convenient); however, if the  
> ICL fails in an open mode, then it could act like a blown fuse and  
> if it's on the neutral side, then the radio would be dead, but  
> there would still be power up to the ICL (same reason it's not a  
> good idea to install a fuse on the neutral side).  If it fails in a  
> closed mode, then it really wouldn't matter.  I'm just trying to  
> decide if I really want to install it on the less convenient hot  
> side or just go with the neutral leg.  Any comments?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Barry - N4BUQ
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