[HQRP] Re: Polarity Reversal Protection Device

[Glen Reid]

A further, good suggestion from AC5VF.

A fuse is always a good practice, regardless of any other protection
device.  

gr

HLeverenz@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hello Glen
> 
> If you are going to use one of these I would suggest an addition.  Make sure
> there is a fuse between the Transorb and the power source.  This way if you
> have a high current source, like a battery perhaps, then the fuse will blow
> if you hook it up backwards and you will have effected the protection you
> desire.  If you don't have a fuse then the destruction is only delayed until
> the diode burns up.  The 600 Watt spec is mostly for high voltage surges like
> you might find in a car electrical system that don't last very long.
> 
> Howard  AC5VF

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GLEN REID
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