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Old 06-11-2011, 09:45 PM
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Default Breaker for misc equipment RV-9

I'm almost finished my panel. I'm still trying to find breakers sizes(value)for the following equipment:
Heated pitot tube Gretez,
Flap actuator from Vans,
Master Main Relay,
Starter relay,
Starter Power
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 06-12-2011, 06:43 AM
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I don't have my builder's manual handy, but I beleive that the simple electrical diagram shown there as an example should give you wire sizes and circuit protection recomendations for these routine circuits. If not, then the Bingellis books will certainly have something.
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Old 06-12-2011, 08:22 AM
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I'm almost finished my panel. I'm still trying to find breakers sizes(value)for the following equipment:
Heated pitot tube Gretez,
Flap actuator from Vans,
Master Main Relay,
Starter relay,
Starter Power
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Everyday it gets a little be closer
Russel Koch
RV9A C-GKOC Reservered
The Vertical Power website has much useful info even if you are not using their system. Check the following:

http://www.verticalpower.com/

http://www.verticalpower.com/docs/Device_Amps.pdf

http://planner.verticalpower.com/
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Old 06-12-2011, 08:31 AM
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Joe beat me to it, Vert Power site is full of good info.

Thanks Marc
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