Fuse Box alternative Power Distribution Module V2

[Tremor38]

Saw this at the Arrow Stich website. It doesn't use fuses, but instead uses fault detection that resets once the problem goes away. Six (6) circuits, 60 AMPS total current-handling capacity (15 per leg) and "Completely waterproof and sealed to IP67 standards" according to the write-up. The price is quite steep ($150.00), but this looks like the real deal for the knarley adventure type. Very compact, and no relays to worry about either. Time will tell how well this thing holds up, but its features and functions make it seem like the "cat's meow" of accessory power management. There's even an SAE connector for charging the batt!

http://www.aerostich.com/power-distribution-module-v2.html

Thoughts? I know there's some poeple with engineering backgrounds who will have some input ::008::

 

[jajpko]

Sounds like a good unit. I'll have to stick with my FZ1, it's paid for.. ::025::

 

[Tremor38]

Sounds like a good unit. I'll have to stick with my FZ1, it's paid for.. ::025::

I'm thinking along similar lines. ::025:: ::026:: I have a PC-8 with S10 specific relay harness on the way...total damage about $90.00. No way I will turn around and spend another $150.00. I'll be happy to have someone else do it and report the results >

 

[Firefight911]

It certainly sounds, for the most part, well though out and robust. One issue I find is that each circuit should have the ability to be adjusted for its current capacity. A 15amp circuit is great unless you're running a low amperage item such as a comm system or GPS. There is no real circuit protection in this capacity when the circuit is a 2 or 3 amp circuit.

 

[Tremor38]

It certainly sounds, for the most part, well though out and robust. One issue I find is that each circuit should have the ability to be adjusted for its current capacity. A 15amp circuit is great unless you're running a low amperage item such as a comm system or GPS. There is no real circuit protection in this capacity when the circuit is a 2 or 3 amp circuit.

Very good point. For that much dinero, the user should be able to adjust the level of protection, I.E. a virtual circuit breaker for each leg adjustable in 1A increments.