Fuses plus breakers

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Chris11
Chris11 Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭
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I had automotive blade fuses already installed in each of my 3 strings when I added breakers so I left the fuses inline.  Is this a good idea or a bad idea?  Should I remove the fuse holders and fuses?

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  • petertearai
    petertearai Solar Expert Posts: 471 ✭✭✭✭
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    not  the best fuses, so i would remove them 
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  • mcgivor
    mcgivor Solar Expert Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
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    Agree, remove them they'renot designed to hold high current for long periods.
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  • Chris11
    Chris11 Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭
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    Thanks...I kinda suspected that would be the suggestion.
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