Re: Big Terry Filter Limits?

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

In a message dated 1/23/02 3:18:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
writes:



>
> Hi Terry,In regards to the filter and individual fuses on each 
> transformer.
> I have four 15/60's as well and have a 30 amp fuse in my control 
> cabinet.(before the
> variac)
> Will this be ok and if not what size fuses should be used? 7.5 amp on each 
> transformer?The trannies are pfc.



Hi Mike,
         Since 15/60s are nominally rated for 8-8.3 Amp input, I would be
inclined to use a slightly higher value if fusing individually. (8.5-10Amp).

For 2 cents plain,

Matt D.