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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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Who wrote the battery relocation tech project write-up. Basically Im trying to find out what size circuit breaker was used in that car? Or anybody recommend what amperage I should use.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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I used one of these
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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but what amp fuse did you use?
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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15-30a cb
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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I got a 200amp CB
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 1991civicsi


I used one of these
thats not a circuit breaker

Originally Posted by BigWheeze
15-30a cb
and 30 amps is not enough power for the entire car. a decent chevy/ ford alternator can put out over 100 amps so a honda can probably do like 60
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by fork
thats not a circuit breaker

and 30 amps is not enough power for the entire car. a decent chevy/ ford alternator can put out over 100 amps so a honda can probably do like 60
yeah, my stock celica fuse is 80a, id guess a civics is around 60-70a
Old Jan 19, 2007 | 05:33 AM
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your starter is going to pull about 200-300 amps +

breakers are slow-blow so 1-3 seconds at 150% rated load should not trip
Old Jan 19, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by boostbuzz
your starter is going to pull about 200-300 amps +
no its not



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