matt402 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Yes. A fuse doesn't pop the instant it reaches it's max potential. And in just a short burst you can get a lot more current through a fuse then it's rating. Not recommending this but for example. You could take a 300amp fuse and hook it straight to battery + to - sparks are going to fly before the fuse pops. And that's a lot more damn current then 300. Have you tried this? Because that's exactly what a fuse is designed to protect against. So it would have to be really quick contact. quoted from bcae1.com Fuse Opening Time: A fuse does not blow when the current reaches its rated current. It is designed to pass its rated current without opening. A fuse will take varying times to blow under different conditions. A fuse will pass significantly more than its rated current for a very short time. It may take 10 minutes or more to blow a fuse at 25% over its rated current. The table below is an example of the specifications for a slow blow fuse. You can see that a 20 amp fuse may pass 40 amps of current for as long as 5 minutes before blowing although it probably wouldn't take a full 5 minutes to blow. The times for other fuses will be slightly different. hmm... so maybe i could get away with fusing for a lower class & still do a 30sec full tilt run?... just no demos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty959 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 A fuse blows because of heat melting it. You cant heat the "wire" inside the fuse instantly enough for it to blow, so yes, shorting it out across a battery will probably be the equivalent of of shorting out an equivalent wire across the battery for a couple seconds or so, depending on fuse size of course. Obviously a larger fuse will take longer. Quote 2013 Subaru BRZ12" Orion HCCA on AQ 22001967 mustang restoration project: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110765-mustang-restoration-build-2011-edition/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/therusty959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Original fuses go back in for demos Quote Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeAlLsTaR13 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 fuses suck IMO, i've had many people come to me with all burnt up wire and shit, fried amps cause their fuses never popped only fuses i've ever seen pop like they should are maxi fuses Quote Team Sundown Audio**CURRENT** -- 2012 Scion tC Build Click Here **OLD** -- 2002 Pontiac Grand AM Build Click Herecheck them out, slap me a comment2002 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.2l 4 cylinder ecotec.-------------------------------------------------------------------Head Unit - Alpine CDA-9887Subs - 2x Z 12 v.2s - v.3 + NS Soft partsAmplifier - Sundown Audio SAZ-3500DEnclosure - 3.33 Cubes tuned to 34.66hzFront Stage - JBL P660c 6.5" ComponentsRear Deck - Powerbass 4xl 6.5" Mid-RangeFront Stage Amplifier - Sundown Audio SAX-100.4DWires - Kicker Hyperflex 1/0, KnuKonceptz 1/0, Knu 4 and 8 Gauge, Kicker RCAsElectrical - 275 AMP DC Power H/O Alternator, XS Power S3400, XS Power D2700Videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/BeAILsTaR13------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinWilson Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 You should try this a few times to get a feel for it before doing a competition I would say. If you do practice make a video to show us please. Quote 06 GP GXP Google Nexus 7 16gb Rockford Fosgate 3SIXTY.3 *Electrical* DC Power 320a HP 2 - Juicebox Bananas g31 Stinger SPP2250 rear Kinetik HC1800 side of wall Optima Red Top front Monster Cable 1/0, 2 runs to rear Monster Cable 1/0 Big 3 2-Rockford Fosgate T1652S's Rockford Fosgate T400-4 Rockford Fosgate T40001bd (4693rms @1ohm) 4-Sundown SA-15 D2's wired @ 1ohm/These are on the way out for 4 one off Eminent Audio 15's 15.2 cubes net tuned @34hz! Walled off DBdrag official 151.6db @46hz GXP Build log!:GP GXP Walled Quality is the sign of a true enthusiast! Refs: Link to leave more: http://www.stevemead...91#entry1603091 Bought from: Trippi (RF T2500bd, T1000-4),bre2ts (25ft Knu 1/0) Sold to: shmew22 (T1500bdCP), Rev. Wrath (RF 3SIXTY.1), trjohnst (Knu 1/0, 3 fuse holders), Enemyofsilence (Audio Technix, RF T400-4). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 fuses suck IMO, i've had many people come to me with all burnt up wire and shit, fried amps cause their fuses never popped only fuses i've ever seen pop like they should are maxi fuses sounds like installer error to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 fuses suck IMO, i've had many people come to me with all burnt up wire and shit, fried amps cause their fuses never popped only fuses i've ever seen pop like they should are maxi fuses sounds like installer error to me x2 Quote If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbsmoker Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Also keep in mind in AS you have to play music Quote www.dcsoundlab.comyoutube video's kbsmoker2011 MECAOH AS3 Champ 147.5OH DB2 Champ 125.9WF AS3 3rd 147.3WF DB3 2nd 128.3 SystemPioneer AVH-P4300DVD2 sets Fusion Encounter 6.5 componentson Crunch Ground Pounder 1200.418" DC NEO on DC 5.0KKnukonceptz 1/0 through outBig 3 all 1/0XS D6500under hood D3100 in the backMechman 270....rebuilt by Ohio Generator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPINE408 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 i did meca mod 3 with 2 8 0 amp fuses on a 12k thats 160 amps of fuseing on amp that can pull a 1000 amps still did a 152.8 in testing befor it popped did a 152.0 in the lanes yes you lil 3.5k will be fine with the 8 0 amp fuse you just gotta roll the volume Quote Have you ever had your woofers blown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPINE408 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Also keep in mind in AS you have to play music yes but its not a 30 sec ave its just like a burb with music Quote Have you ever had your woofers blown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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