the main power I started with was a 15 amp fuse.. that blew in about 1 minute. Went to hook up of a 30 amp .. that lasted about 10-12 minutes. the 40 amp relay gets pretty hot
Could my lighted toggle switch for the relay have to much amps? should I try and find a source with maybe 1/4 amp?
Why does a 30 amp fuse blow I was putting out good hho while it lasted and getting 59mpg in my 2001 Saturn 1.9 L sl series
HELP from all would be nice
jaded13[/size]

jaded13 Wrote:the main power I started with was a 15 amp fuse.. that blew in about 1 minute. Went to hook up of a 30 amp .. that lasted about 10-12 minutes. the 40 amp relay gets pretty hot
Could my lighted toggle switch for the relay have to much amps? should I try and find a source with maybe 1/4 amp?
Why does a 30 amp fuse blow I was putting out good hho while it lasted and getting 59mpg in my 2001 Saturn 1.9 L sl series
HELP from all would be nice
jaded13[/size]

Have you put a amp meter on that cell setup to see the amount of power you are using?
Might have to back down on the electrolyte to lower the amps or take another look at how the cell is constructed. Might have a short within the cell somewhere?
Good Luck!
Roy

some auto relays are designed for brief operating period...others are desiogned for longer operating periods...you might check into that

Pour out half your electrolyte, fill with water and try that (and get an ammeter).

colchiro Wrote:Pour out half your electrolyte, fill with water and try that (and get an ammeter).

Use distilled water; there's chlorine, fluoride, Fe, Cu, you name it in tap water.

Definitely.

thomasbala Wrote:

colchiro Wrote:Pour out half your electrolyte, fill with water and try that (and get an ammeter).

Use distilled water; there's chlorine, fluoride, Fe, Cu, you name it in tap water.

thomasbala Wrote:

colchiro Wrote:Pour out half your electrolyte, fill with water and try that (and get an ammeter).

Use distilled water; there's chlorine, fluoride, Fe, Cu, you name it in tap water.

Awesome you guys.. who wouldda thunk did what you said and havent blown a fuse in days (at all)

Get an ammeter installed yet? I like this one, but don't see any available yet:



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...0282752139

colchiro Wrote:Get an ammeter installed yet? I like this one, but don't see any available yet:



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...0282752139

The one amp increments on the dial suggest it's accuracy, however, you'd probably need a shunt to be able to adjust your PWM in one amp increments. Harbour Freight has a 30 amp analog ammeter for $5.95; haven't actually seen one yet because they're sold out almost as soon as they come in.