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Beer-30
02-16-2006, 01:37 PM
Anyone have any input on the 150 and 200 Amp circuit breakers? Phoenix Gold is what pops up the most:
http://www.partsexpress.com/images/263-578m.jpg
Shown is the 100A, but 200 is similar.
ROZ, SWBob, Riverbound? Any input (no punn intended) between these and a waterproof fuse holder? Resistance? V drop?

riverbound
02-16-2006, 01:39 PM
I have never had any problems using breakers and actually prefer them over using a fuse holder. Some people complain about the $$. but the way I see it...do it right the first time and you wont have to do it over.

Cole Trickle
02-16-2006, 02:08 PM
I have used one in my last 3 installs with good sucess.(I think I have a 150 in the boat)

phebus
02-16-2006, 03:48 PM
They work great, and could be used as a quick disconnect for the stereo if you bring it in for repair, or want to shut the system off and still have power to the rest of the boat

ROZ
02-16-2006, 04:57 PM
I prefer the magnetic ones vs copper because the copper will weaker over time and begin to trigger early.
I think Monster still makes them, but I don't remember if they go higher than 150amp....
:)

UHHH SUCKA
02-16-2006, 05:23 PM
I use 2 of the 150A and they are great.

Havasu Hangin'
02-16-2006, 05:40 PM
I used those for many trouble free years until I read the guys on the audio boards who complained that they had more resistance than fuses, and can wear out (would leave you stranded until you found another one) like Roz mentioned.
Also, if I remember correctly, I had a tough time using 1 gauge lugs on there?
So I switched to fuses...

Beer-30
02-16-2006, 06:32 PM
Thanks for all the input, guys. Those are the answers I was looking for.
The 200A is setup for 1/0.

1stepcloser
02-17-2006, 08:49 AM
I prefer the magnetic ones vs copper because the copper will weaker over time and begin to trigger early.
I think Monster still makes them, but I don't remember if they go higher than 150amp.... :)
Monster (http://www.monstercable.com/mpc/productPageMPC.asp?pin=491) still makes them. but only to 100 amp. I used two of these in the boat, very nice to install, clean look and easy to activate. No problems at all in three seasons.