Reaper Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 just wondering if a circuit breaker such as http://cgi.ebay.ca/250A-250-Amp-Manual-Reset-Circuit-Breaker-XScorpion-12v-/290447795958?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a009a6f6 would work as well as a 250 amp fuse? would there be more resistance or would it work fine. i'd rather flip a switch if i pop a fuse, than going threw the motions of switching fuses. thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachJoshua Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'd go with fuse and buy a lot of extras, put your fuse where it's easily accessible... I have no idea if it's good or bad, but I've not seen anyone use a circuit breaker on this thread, but I have at a car show. Quote | S-10 | 4.5^3 ft | 33Hz | SAE-1000D @ 1 Ohm | 2 SA-12s | SPL: 143.7 Sealed | 153.4 Port Wars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 that was the thing, i'v never seen anyone use one before. would make life easy tho lol. guess i can always leave a few extra fuses in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finkster Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 The problem with circuit breakers is that they wear out over time, and the connection gets worse. They also take more time to blow (or "open") than a regular fuse/ The point is that fuses shouldnt be blowing anyways unless you are doing something wrong, so if you are doing things right you shouldnt have to worry about changing them anyways. My vote goes to the fuse Quote DAT 4125------>RE XXX comps active Eclipse cd7000 I serve drunks for a living Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) thanks guy's i'll just go with fuses. i know i shouldn't pop fuses but it happens sometimes. connection get's loose or w/e. but fuses it is thanks again guy's. thanks for the info on breakers fink Edited September 8, 2010 by Reaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wL<3bass Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 The problem with circuit breakers is that they wear out over time, and the connection gets worse. They also take more time to blow (or "open") than a regular fuse/ The point is that fuses shouldnt be blowing anyways unless you are doing something wrong, so if you are doing things right you shouldnt have to worry about changing them anyways. My vote goes to the fuse ^^ This... I have never blown a fuse ever... I have extras but they just sit around lol... Quote Vehicle: 1997 S10 Blazer 4dr 4X4 Exterior: Rear End Bagged, Black Grill, Lifted 2" Amplifiers: Rockford Fosgate T8004 & T10001bd Batteries: 2 Stinger SPV35, Kinetik HC2400 Electrical: Big 3, DC Power 290amp Alternator w/ MLA at 15.5v Enclosure: 4.2 ft³ @ 33Hz 84sq.in. of port (20sq.in. per cube) Headunit: Eclipse CD3200 w/ 80G iPod Mids/Highs: Rockford T152s (a-pillars), Rockford T162s (doors) Subwoofers: 1 15" Fi BL Fully Loaded Wire: All 1/0g Kicker Hyperflex My YouTube Videos My Fiberglass A-Pillar Build My "Seamless" Looking Box Build My DD1508 T-Line Bandpass Build "Seamless" w/ Acrylic Windows (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Stealth 8" Fiberglass Build (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Build For A Friend's '08 Cobalt 15" BL Sealed Off From The Trunk My feedback/references... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chosen Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 idk circuit breakers can be good and cant be good. stay with fuses maybe go a little bit higher amps i blow fuses all the time. and i got my systems checked over by a local shop. i got 2000 watts on a 80 amp fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsuv Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 The problem with circuit breakers is that they wear out over time, and the connection gets worse. They also take more time to blow (or "open") than a regular fuse/ The point is that fuses shouldnt be blowing anyways unless you are doing something wrong, so if you are doing things right you shouldnt have to worry about changing them anyways. My vote goes to the fuse Couldn't of said it better Quote Designing, building, and shipping boxes. Yahoo IM - kingsuv00If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out. not many cars can get me to pluggin my ears but this one.......damn. I mean the first minute is ok but that thing just really starts digging deeper and deeper in your earhole till you cant stand it no more. Seems like it does it with relative ease....16 12's on 8 amps.........gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanUFeelMe Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Fuses all the way... Breakers are only good for their rating for a few times, then they start becoming weaker and weaker with each trip Quote 1999 Chevy S102 Sundown Zv3-10's1 Sundown saz-4500d2 sets of Sundown CS6.5 Comps. (Doors) 2 10" Sundown NeoPro 10's (Doors)1/0 KnuKonceptz - Power x2- Ground- Big 3 300 Amp External Regulated Excessive Amperage Alt 147.8 Sealed Mic on Windshiled148 30sec. Average Drivers Door open Mic on Windshield Check Out my YouTube Channel --->>> http://www.youtube.com/user/dmntyo2007?feature=guidehttp://www.stevemead...ld-competition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhoh_45 Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 breakers also cause fires some times Quote R.I.P! (Nov-29-2009) 92 explorer - 4 Atomic Apxx 15s duel .7s - 4rth order bandpass wall -4 powerbass XA-3000D's - 16 8volt batts wired to 16 volts - (9+/9-) runs 0gauge - 152.3 Db @ 29hz BUILD LOG current build 97 chevy lumina4 - 1 Atomic Apx 18 - 6 cube slot port trunk sealed off - 1 powerbass XA-3000D - 2 optima G31s in spare tire18 1 run 1/0 lumina build log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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