On 12/18/2004 5:31 PM Speedy Jim wrote:

> Mike Rocket J. Squirrel Elliott wrote:
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>> On 12/18/2004 4:23 PM Speedy Jim wrote:
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>>> The starter solenoid draws ~30 Amps at initial pull-in.
>>> That's one reason that VW never put a fuse in there.
>>> If you feel you *must* have OC protection, consider using a
>>> big automotive-style circuit breaker.
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>> 30A? Well, that goes a long way toward explaining why the fuse popped!
>> Thanks, Jim! Where'd you find the spec?
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> Oh, I have my sources <g>,

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