Over Current (Re: MOT current draw question)

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Original poster: "davep by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <davep-at-quik-dot-com>


> As a side note:
> This is one of the reasons that fuses are so important for protecting
> equipment. While a dead short will blow a fuse in less than three
> cycles, a circuit breaker can take 10 or more cycles due to its
> sensing system and its mechanical nature.

	Both time values will depend on the specific item in
	use.  There are fast fuses & fast Circuit breakers,
	and slow of each style.

	When designing form 'what's available' one may not  
	have a choice.  Still having a fuse, as backup is likely a
	good thing....

	best
	dwp