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<blockquote data-quote="user 26281" data-source="post: 511905" data-attributes="member: 26281"><p>The circuit breaker should be 5-10 amps greater than max current draw of the motor. Wiring, terminals, contacts, ect, should be rated higher than the circuit breaker. The CB should be the weakest link.</p><p></p><p>My opinion: to prevent multiple CB reset when in weeds, Engineers determined that a larger breaker would prevent, nuciansce CB trips (from instatenous current surge), and still provide adequate protection during normal use and typical failures.</p><p></p><p>My motor guide manual does not mention using connectors, but to connect to battery. It does state 50a CB (good) 60a CB (better)</p><p></p><p>Make sure to follow you manual.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="user 26281, post: 511905, member: 26281"] The circuit breaker should be 5-10 amps greater than max current draw of the motor. Wiring, terminals, contacts, ect, should be rated higher than the circuit breaker. The CB should be the weakest link. My opinion: to prevent multiple CB reset when in weeds, Engineers determined that a larger breaker would prevent, nuciansce CB trips (from instatenous current surge), and still provide adequate protection during normal use and typical failures. My motor guide manual does not mention using connectors, but to connect to battery. It does state 50a CB (good) 60a CB (better) Make sure to follow you manual. [/QUOTE]
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