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Offline tinyrobot

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What to do with a 12V 30A Circuit Breaker?
« on: July 09, 2007, 02:19:31 PM »
I recently ordered some new parts and amongst the sea of packing foam this "Drag Specialties" 30amp circuit breaker was found.  Now, I know some of you may think I should send it back cause it was not on the order.  I looked it up and cost roughly the same as postage back to them > $4.  My question is; any use of benefits to trying to install a 30amp breaker somehow?  I really don't know much about the wiring and or electric on my bike (78 CB750K) other what I need to know.

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Re: What to do with a 12V 30A Circuit Breaker?
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2007, 03:00:20 PM »
It's not good for anything on the bike.  I doubt if the entire bike draws 30 amps, and you wouldn't want it in the place of the main fuse because it will try to reset and draw your battery down.  Unless it has a manual reset button, then maybe.  But 30 amps is alot.  If you have a short, you might fry something else waiting for it to pop.
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Re: What to do with a 12V 30A Circuit Breaker?
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2007, 03:06:09 PM »
It seems to me that riding lawnmowers have a 30 amp breaker in the starting circuit. You could keep it for a spare for your riding lawn mower.
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