Mike D
Well Known Member
Seems like a simple question, but proving not to be.
How many fuses are needed in a full IFR dual screen system?
I'm on my 3rd panel on the -6A, and every re do added more fuses. Now I'm planning the -10 electrical. I'm at the point I need to start mounting the fuse block and don't want to get caught short on fuses.
Btw, I am set on fuses not VP or breakers.
Fuse block is being mounted to the wall where my left knee would be.
I am thinking I will go with the Cooper Bussmann 15712 or the 15401
You can have up to 32 fuses on these. The 15401 adds relays to the block.
The advantage to the 15712 is it can have a low profile cover if only using fuses.
The advantage to the 15401 is the addition of relays, but it has a tall cover.
Both can use Cooper's circuit breakers in the blade type fuse holder. This adds the advantage of going with a few breakers in the same fuse block. But this drives a higher cover.
Would I need more than 32 fuses?
Relays might be nice for switching on the 2nd buss or to use micro switches on the panel. They were not needed in my -6a's system, but might be nice in the -10
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/bussmann/transportation/products/power_distribution/fuse_panels/series_15710_rearterminalatcfusepanel.html
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/bussmann/transportation/products/power_distribution/power_distribution_modules/series_15400_rfrmrear-fedfuserelaymodule.html
How many fuses are needed in a full IFR dual screen system?
I'm on my 3rd panel on the -6A, and every re do added more fuses. Now I'm planning the -10 electrical. I'm at the point I need to start mounting the fuse block and don't want to get caught short on fuses.
Btw, I am set on fuses not VP or breakers.
Fuse block is being mounted to the wall where my left knee would be.
I am thinking I will go with the Cooper Bussmann 15712 or the 15401
You can have up to 32 fuses on these. The 15401 adds relays to the block.
The advantage to the 15712 is it can have a low profile cover if only using fuses.
The advantage to the 15401 is the addition of relays, but it has a tall cover.
Both can use Cooper's circuit breakers in the blade type fuse holder. This adds the advantage of going with a few breakers in the same fuse block. But this drives a higher cover.
Would I need more than 32 fuses?
Relays might be nice for switching on the 2nd buss or to use micro switches on the panel. They were not needed in my -6a's system, but might be nice in the -10
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/bussmann/transportation/products/power_distribution/fuse_panels/series_15710_rearterminalatcfusepanel.html
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/bussmann/transportation/products/power_distribution/power_distribution_modules/series_15400_rfrmrear-fedfuserelaymodule.html