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[RC Pilot Jim]

There are no stupid questions. We will never know if we don't ask.

 

I finally went outside and really looked at my circuits and took an "ice pick and bulb" tester to identify them

 

The "them"...... is....  two.... not..... four...... circuits.

 

The fan, LED lights, and 12 volt outlets are all on the same 10 gauge white non-fused wire.

 

There are two poles on the push/pull main switch. The hot side from the circuit breaker and the fused "refer" wire are on one pole and the combined lights, fan, 12 volt outlets are on the other pole. 

 

Next week I'm going down to the shop I chose to install the Trimetric 2030-RV and either get a fuse panel or a in-line 10 amp fuse and holder.

Edited by RC Pilot Jim, 06 September 2014 - 08:40 PM.

[RC Pilot Jim]

Bill,

Circuit breaker is a 30 amp.

 

My local electronics shop is going to install the Trimetric 2030 tomorrow. I will post pictures when it is done.

 

They suggested an in-line 10 amp fuse for my 3 device circuit (fan, LED lights, 12 volt outlets) as I don't need a fuse block for two circuits.

 

I also ordered the Renology 100 watt flex panel which I will install myself so will have the whole system up and running for the rally in San Clemente end of October 2014.

[billharr]

Looking forward to seeing your flex panel. Take lots of pictures of your install. What controller are you using.

[craig333]

If you're anything like me you might as well put in a fuse panel now. Those things have a way of getting used. Its cheap and easy too.

[ntsqd]

If you're anything like me you might as well put in a fuse panel now. Those things have a way of getting used. Its cheap and easy too.

My thinking as well. Plus, I hate inline fuses in general because they never seem to be where you think that they should be placed. When I do use them I place them right at where I'm drawing power from.

[craig333]

I used to use a lot of inline fuses. Works fine until one blows then you're looking around going "which one was that?". A lot easier to label a fuse panel.

[RC Pilot Jim]

Craig you are right.

In my case though I only have 2 circuits and not a lot of room for a fuse block plus running extra wires. Though I actually have 3 fuses because the Fant Fan has a separate fuse under the cover.