Re: Where'd the Power Go?

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/12/23 9:47:25

Not related to the problem being discussed here but perhaps something to make note of. Initial current draw for electric motors is higher than the current to keep them running once they are in motion; good engineering takes this into consideration as regards the recommended fuse size. After I had the dual rear antennas rebuilt for my 56 Carib, I often blew the fuse when raising or lowering them. Installing a higher amperage fuse is a no-no, but I installed a "slow-blow" fuse of the correct amperage - end of problem.

A "slow-blow" fuse however is not a solution to a short circuit or to lighting circuits but rather to electrically motorized units.