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Initially Posted - 01/08/2003 :  23:05:58  Show Profile  Visit luckystar's Homepage
I've decided not to build my own and spend the extra getting a Paneltronics AC/DC panel with meters and lighting. It's not much though, only $400 prewired with 6 blanks for later upgrades. In order to complete my order with them, I have to tell them what amperage of breaker I want in each slot. I need your help here. On the AC side, I'll have the main, outlets, microwave, charger. DC side, I'll have anchor light, nav lights, steaming, deck, cabin lights, instruments, stereo/radio, refrigerator, and pressure water. I may add some lazarette or cockpit lights later. With those items in mind, what are good amperage breakers for each one? Thanks!!

Patrick Burnett, Little Rock, AR
S/V Lucky Star #2707 1982 SK/SR
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Response Posted - 01/09/2003 :  00:27:52  Show Profile
Patrick,
This quote is from Blue Sea Systems instalation instructions, explaining why they equip with 15A breakers.

"Note All Blue Sea Systems' electrical distribution panels are furnished with 15 amp AC/DC Carlingswitch circuit breakers. This rating
was selected to minimize the need for removing the panel's circuit breakers and reinstalling different size circuit breakers. As
shown in the Wire Sizing Chart included with these instructions, even 16 AWG wire, which is the minimum wire size
recommended by ABYC, has an allowable amperage greater than 20 amperes. Additionally, it would be rare to have more than
15 amperes of current flowing in any one circuit. Therefore, 15 ampere circuit breakers will satisfy the vast majority of marine
circuit protection situations."<font color=blue></font id=blue><i></i><font color=black></font id=black>

Hope that it helps

Earl Landers
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Response Posted - 01/09/2003 :  12:20:48  Show Profile  Visit luckystar's Homepage
Thanks, that makes tons of sense!

Patrick Burnett, Little Rock, AR
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