(ET) Fusible link replacements

["Markus Lorch" <mlorch vt edu>]

Hi all,

a while ago we discussed fusible link replacements. I noticed that
we use the following small fuses in electric vehicles that can be 
directly attached to the battery posts (depending on what type you have) 
or the power disconnect post. (Prob. better if bolted down in
the optional fuse holder to reduce mechanical stress in the 
wire)

The one I am thinking of is the 400 amp, 100 VDC Gould Safety Fuse
($21) but possible a Littlefuse MEGA, rated at 250A 32V would
do (its a SLO-BLO, but I am not sure how slow. I peak current
on my E20 exceeds 400A but only for very brief moments (then 
current limiting kicks in. Max sustained current on my E20 for 
a few  seconds seems to be 300A if I really push it.)
Here's a datasheed (not much of a datasheet)
http://www.littelfuse.com/data/en/Data_Sheets/aftermarket-6.pdf


Maybe its of some use to somebody

Markus