rx7locost wrote:
As for the self-resetting breakers, I'm not sure that they have much value in our vehicles. Let's say there was a fault that caused a spark and then flame. The breaker tripped, then you put out the fire. Then the self resetting breaker cooled down and closed again, starting the cycle all over again. Not such a good idea. They have their places, but not in my car.
It's been stated often that all these cars are unique and built to the level of their respective builders. I've worked in car stereo for years, doing multi-battery, multi-amp arrangements. Playing with 1000A of DC is nothing and I have melted more battery/welding cable than most people will ever see in their life.
If I had a fire, or even a short, large enough to create smoke, the first thing I'd be doing is disconnecting the battery, via the Battery Disconnect Switch (everyone installs one of those in their build, right?).
There'd be zero chance of the fire restarting because of a breaker resetting!
To each their own.... Build On!!!
K "zaaaaaappppp" S
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