Fuses in general

My opinion is that low current fuses on the panel (or behind it) are
more likely to cause problems than prevent them. I use just one fuse
per battery circuit. I prefer a 10 amp automotive blade fuse mounted
at the battery. If it might be of interest, I've prepared a short
treatise on glider battery wiring and fusing including a picture which
is accessed at this page:

http://www.wingrigger.com/wingrigger5_005.htm

Steve Koerner
GW

Brian:

Sounds like a good plan. I like the Anderson powerpole connectors
mainly because they have enough friction during connection to wipe the
surface clean of any oxidation, so give a good connection. I don't
use the roll pin to hold the two terminals together -- just squirt a
little hot melt into the matching indents. And yes, the automotive
blade fuses are an excellent installation on one of the battery
terminals. As for holding batteries down, I agree a metal hose clamp
is an accident waiting to happen. What's wrong with a short piece of
bungee cord?

Fred LaSor
SoaringNV
Minden, NV