[C320-list] Circuit breaker ratings?

[Warren Updike]

If you have push-button breakers, as do we, be sure you get the same ones with push-in/push-out. Some you can't turn off. The originals you can. Get them from Dennis Igarashi, ex-Seaward, 626-674-6422

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Hare [mailto:Catalina at thehares.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 2:54 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Circuit breaker ratings?

When I added more breakers, I added ones with Red switches for all the Nav gear.  It's an option anyway.
I got mine from Defender.com:  Part #:  202216RED-15

I'm using all 15 amp breakers for my navigation gear, radar, autopilot, etc..

With Hull 366, you might not have push button breakers rather than switches, don't know offhand.

-Jeff


-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Burti
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 12:47 PM
To: 320 <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Circuit breaker ratings?

There are at least two open spots on the later model panels and they are easy to add breakers in those slots ( I know this because I have added two). If you have room to add a breaker, I recommend adding a 20 amp breaker.

Chris Burti
Farmville, NC


On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 3:56 AM, Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk> wrote:

> Does anyone know what the miniature circuit breakers on the Mk 1 
> electrical panel are rated at - i.e at what amperage do they pop open?
>
> I am installing a below deck autopilot and this powers the linear 
> drive (max draw 15A) , the instrument network and the drive clutch 
> (max 2A) when needed. the fuse in the unit is 20amp .
>
> I have run new heavy gauge power wires to support this current and was 
> thinking of connecting this to my now otherwise unused Nav/Com switch 
> on the panel; but I see that the way the panel is organised there are 
> three items that run through a single breaker. (I have already wired 
> all the comms to a separate switch)
>
> Am I likely to blow the breaker if I do this. Should I have a 
> dedicated power feed through a separate breaker or fuse?
>
> Thanks
>
> Graeme
> #366, Jaskar, 1996, England
>
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