RichieP
Member Since: 19 Sep 2006
Location: Reading
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 Ok I think I understand... may be...
As I seem to find it hard to find 'automative circuit breakers' in the uk to check on the specifications can anyone explain why automative versions have a bimetalic strip that doesn't heat up unlike the non automative strip .... do they have a fridge built in  or is it suggested that an automative 50a strip is actually a 100a 'normal' (whatever a normal is....)
(Originally sent before I saw TFC's post - not on sides here!) Richard......
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 15th Jul 2008 10:56 pm |
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drivesafe
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
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10forcash, again AUTOMOTIVE circuit breakers are NOT susceptible to engine bay temperatures and the graph you have there relates to DOMESTIC thermal circuit breakers, which are not designed to tolerate operating temperatures above room temperature, so why would you use DOMESTIC circuit breakers in an automotive situation?
One more point, why instruct anybody to go to the added expense of fitting magnetic circuit breakers when automotive thermal circuit breakers are excellent for this type of application? 2008 TDV8 RR Lux + 2009 D4 2.7
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| 15th Jul 2008 11:08 pm |
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drivesafe
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
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RichieP wrote:not on sides here!
Mate it’s no picking sides, your asking legitimate questions.
ALL bi-metal circuit breakers heat up, this is the very nature of how they work. 2008 TDV8 RR Lux + 2009 D4 2.7
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| 15th Jul 2008 11:15 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Thanks Guys,
Loadsa information for me to absorb  Duncan
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| 16th Jul 2008 9:43 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
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RichieP, it says in your signature that you have 2 aux batteries, where have you put the second aux batt ?? Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 16th Jul 2008 9:44 am |
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RichieP
Member Since: 19 Sep 2006
Location: Reading
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 Its reference to the fact I still have Bornslippys yellow top from the group buy... so no just the one aux battery - with all the network/pc/playstation/dvd stuff I've got in it I'm running out of places to hide things  Richard......
2006 HSE Lugano Teal - with screens a DVD....PS2.... Freeview, and MANTEC plate!
2007 XS Commercial Java Black - with leather, Aux Battery and MANTEC plate
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| 16th Jul 2008 9:54 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 16th Jul 2008 9:56 am |
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TallPaul
Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Near Reading
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@DiscoDunc - I think in your case why not just replace the fuses for now, if they keep going there has to be a reason why, all a CB is going to do is save cost when it keeps over-pulling of the fuses Disco3 is now gone but not forgotten. Waiting for Disco6 with full aluminium construction weight reduction and hybrid engine...
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| 16th Jul 2008 11:59 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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I think you are right 
Ive been ringing round loads of places and nowhere stocks them. Also I would need to blow a lot of fuses to recover the cost Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 16th Jul 2008 1:22 pm |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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As Drivesafe says, fuses & circuit breakers aren't comparable. They perform differently.
I find it hard to believe that CBs are difficult to find in UK. I would expect that any Autoelectrician would have them.
Best Wishes,
Peter
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| 17th Jul 2008 4:38 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Ive tried quite a few places, including some companies that fit out recovery vehicles, police vehicles etc and they can get the smaller blade fuse replacement CBs, but not ones that attach to battery cables. a couple of places could get them but they where special orders in from USA, Germany etc. The cost of postage for just one would make it expensive and could take a few weeks, even if the supplier was prepared to sell just one unit.
For the time being it looks like I'll just have to buy a bag of fuses.
however, I'm at billing LR show this weekend so I might just find one there Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 17th Jul 2008 7:10 am |
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drivesafe
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
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Hi Duncan, got to agree with you. I have searched and searched the net but I can’t find a UK supplier of this type of circuit breaker.
Strange.
If I locate a UK supplier, I post up the info.
Cheers. 2008 TDV8 RR Lux + 2009 D4 2.7
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| 17th Jul 2008 7:59 am |
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neophyteguy
Member Since: 30 Jan 2008
Location: South Melbourne
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Some online guys we use pretty frequently, but not sure if they have your exact CB.
http://www.digikey.com
http://www.newark.com
http://www.farnell.co.uk
http://www.mouser.com Picked up my new MY08 Stornaway TDV6 SE late Feb. FULLY STOKED! Thanks in advance for all the advice/tips you guys have shared on here!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| 18th Jul 2008 5:43 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Thanks
I'll take a look Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 20th Jul 2008 11:02 pm |
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TallPaul
Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Near Reading
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TallPaul wrote:
car audio suppliers like Car Audio Direct (Circuit Breakers) also usually have a good range at a decent price.
There is always the link to CAD I posted on page 2
Did you have any luck at billign DiscoDunc, or manage to find a breaker?
We were on holiday, could not believe it that the one weekend we were away and it was billing, DOH!
I am getting to the diary next year with a big marker before SWMBO makes holiday arrangements! Disco3 is now gone but not forgotten. Waiting for Disco6 with full aluminium construction weight reduction and hybrid engine...
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