On Sat, 3 Mar 2012 16:38:52 -0500, Gordon Williams wrote:
:: I think what is blowing the fuse is the inrush current.  I know
:: that there
:: is a noticeable spark when I touch the battery power lead to the
:: circuit.
::
:: Are there rules that I should be following to size the fuse
:: properly?  I'm
:: concerned about reliability.

Why not put a NTC resistor in series with the positive lead to the cap?=20
Look for a varistor or maybe a cheap  NTC Thermistor could be sued.

Colin
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