Could someone please let me know if I am going overboard with the fuses.
(Plus any other comments on this circuit design).
This is really the first circuit I have designed using voltages higher than 12v, and using AC, so I am sure it is very much less than ideal.
I know there are no earth wires included, basically because I'm not too sure how many I need. For example does the charging transformer need its own independent earth also?
But really, my main concern was that I might be over cautious when it comes to fuses. I am just trying to cover each scenario that could lead to a fire.
I am envisaging a Lithium battery, so as yet I have no idea of the charging current, hence the two RED fuse values still need to be finalised, once the appropriate charger is selected.
I could start an explain my reasoning for each of the fuses and their values, but maybe its just easier if someone questions a particular fuse then I can try to explain that fuse in particular and my reason for including it.
There a few in there which I think might be surplus, but it would be good to have it confirmed by someone more experienced than me.
The whole package is to perform a certain function on a momentary basis (i.e. about 2 seconds every hour), but also sometimes needs to be used remotely, i.e. away from any power source, hence the 24v battery.
Most of the time however it can be used by means of the AC supply from the mains.
So, just one other question. Since the greatest fuse value is 10A would it be sufficient to use wire throughout, which is rated at 10A continuous?
Thanks for anyone who has taken the time to read this far.
(Plus any other comments on this circuit design).
This is really the first circuit I have designed using voltages higher than 12v, and using AC, so I am sure it is very much less than ideal.
I know there are no earth wires included, basically because I'm not too sure how many I need. For example does the charging transformer need its own independent earth also?
But really, my main concern was that I might be over cautious when it comes to fuses. I am just trying to cover each scenario that could lead to a fire.
I am envisaging a Lithium battery, so as yet I have no idea of the charging current, hence the two RED fuse values still need to be finalised, once the appropriate charger is selected.
I could start an explain my reasoning for each of the fuses and their values, but maybe its just easier if someone questions a particular fuse then I can try to explain that fuse in particular and my reason for including it.
There a few in there which I think might be surplus, but it would be good to have it confirmed by someone more experienced than me.
The whole package is to perform a certain function on a momentary basis (i.e. about 2 seconds every hour), but also sometimes needs to be used remotely, i.e. away from any power source, hence the 24v battery.
Most of the time however it can be used by means of the AC supply from the mains.
So, just one other question. Since the greatest fuse value is 10A would it be sufficient to use wire throughout, which is rated at 10A continuous?
Thanks for anyone who has taken the time to read this far.