Date:         Mon, 12 Nov 2001 07:17:24 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Subject:      Re: ## found it: automatic reset fuses for A/C system
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TinkerMan wrote:

> Hello Volks!
>
> A while back I posted my solution to the nagging 50A
> A/C fuse problem (notably the fuse burning at the most
> inconvenient time and worse, the holder overheating
> and melting, up to causing a fire in certain
> occurances): replacing the original mediocre lead
> strip fuse with an automatic fuse that automatically
> resets itself.
> My solution solved several problems, mainly:
> 1. No need to open the rear pillar cover to replace
> the fuse.
> 2. No need to search for that weird and rare fuse.
> 3. Improved the heating problem due to improved
> contacts (that lead strip fuse didn't make good
> contact because it wasn't really flat).
>
> At the time I had many requests for info about this
> device but didn't have it at hand. Well, I haven't
> forgotten you friends (yep, I've been helped A LOT on
> this list) so after a lengthy search here it is:
>
> http://www.zungsung.com/5.htm
>
> Notes:
> 1. The 50A unit was hard to get here, so I installed
> the 40A version. It would work but would trip when
> selecting the highest fan speed (4) in really hot
> weather. At the next lower setting (3) it worked fine.
> I have now found a 50A unit and installed it, but have
> not yet tested it in hot weather. I will post results
> when I have them.
>
> 2. Someone on the list p-mailed me for info. I have
> lost his email address due to email service
> termination. I hope he gets this posts...
>
> 3. I have posted this info to expedite delivery to
> needing members. I hope to get some pictures about
> actual installation soon. I've installed it with the
> screws used to fasten to the wire clamps towards the
> wiring (Important: take care not to short anything!)
> on a remaining sunken nut in the original fuse housing
> using the original screw used to fasten the lead strip
> fuse.
>
> That's just my 2 cents...
>
> =====
> Cheers,
>          TinkerMan
>
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What year is your van?
Do you have any idea why your AC is using so much current?

Larry A.