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JohnInReno

Joined: 08 Sep 2007
Posts: 150

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 5:35 am Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

I am seeking pictures and advice on fuse block locations, panel ground, 

firewall ground, etc. My project is an RV-9A using a Z-13/8 architecture.



Thanks,

John Morgensen

775 771-5791

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RV4 - for sale

rhdudley1(at)bellsouth.ne
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 5:56 am Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

Hi John,

I have attached a photo of my solution to the fuse panel location. It is 

hinged to the bottom of the instrument panel and swings back to a horizontal 

position and is secured by two Camlocks. Since plan is to deal with fuses 

only on the ground, it is out of the way during flight. My architecture is 

based on Bob Nuccols Z-11. The diode connection to the e-buss is mounted on 

the backside of the panel.

Hope this is some help.



Regards,



Richard Dudley

-6A flying

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Bret Smith

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 178
Location: Mineral Bluff, GA

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 9:10 am Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

John, I have the same setup as you.  I also made a drop-down tray.



http://www.flightinnovations.com/wiring.html

Bret Smith

RV-9A "Canopy"

Blue Ridge, GA

www.FlightInnovations.com

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Bret Smith
RV-9A (Emp)

rv9jim(at)juno.com
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 9:35 am Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

John,

        There are many positions but you need to examine your

requirements.  I am using the 13-8 system.  I put my drop down panel just

to the right of the left side vent.  Look at my pix on my web site. 

http://www.websites.expercraft.com/jimn  Then scroll down on the left

side to Panel, then to flight instrument and then to Oct 6 2005.   I

mounted my ground system very close to the fire wall pass through.  I

used a stainless steel handicap grab bar as my starting structure.  I cut

off one end which gave my a 90* ell as it passed into the engine

compartment.  In my pic. you can see where I put the ground block for

each side.  There is one thing I needed to do and that is to use a bigger

(more terminals) ground block on the cabin side.  I ended up putting some

grounds thru the pass thru and hooking up to the ground bolck on the

engine side.   Count up the number of grounds you think you will need and

then add at least 50% to that number.  I also put my "always hot" fuse

block  very close to the firewall.  This way I can run the always hot

lead thru the fire wall and directly to the fuse block.  Since it is

short, it will not need protection.  Lots of ideas, just freeze it and

build it.



Jim

99% done, 20% to go

gyoung

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 211
Location: Republic of Texas

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 9:45 am Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

I mounted my fuse blocks directly to the fuselage side - dimpled the skin

and countersunk the holes in the blocks. They'll be covered by a sidewall

panel when the interior goes in.



Regards,

Greg Young

 



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JohnInReno

Joined: 08 Sep 2007
Posts: 150

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 12:01 pm Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

Thanks for all the responses!



john



John Morgensen wrote:

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 I am seeking pictures and advice on fuse block locations, panel 

 ground, firewall ground, etc. My project is an RV-9A using a Z-13/8 

 architecture.



 Thanks,

 John Morgensen

 775 771-5791

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RV-9A - Born on July 3, 2013
RV4 - for sale

hooverra(at)verizon.net
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 5:49 pm Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

John,

	Here is yet another hinged option. This fuse block uses insert able

crimped contacts (no fastons and one less electrical interface). It is also

split 20 Main Buss, 8 Essential Buss. The two buses are tied by a schottky

diode bolted to brass busses (the stuff in the center of the rear of the

panel). The fuse panel swings down and forward from the front edge of the

panel and all of the wiring is in the rear. 



Ralph & Laura Hoover

RV7A N527LR



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hooverra(at)verizon.net
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

I didn't mention that the Battery Buss fuse block is a 6 fuse surface mount

block like others you have seen. It is mounted on the Forward side of the

firewall inboard of the Brake fluid reservoir.



Ralph



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Allen Fulmer

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 79
Location: Alexander City, AL

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:13 pm Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

My favorite so far!  And where, pray tell, did you get that beautiful fuse

block with cover?  Surely must be automotive!



Allen Fulmer

RV7 Avionics and Electrical

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Mark Phillips in TN

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 431
Location: Columbia, TN

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:14 pm Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

In a message dated 05/13/2008 8:59:52 AM Central Daylight Time, rhdudley1(at)bellsouth.net writes:

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		  > I am seeking pictures and advice on fuse block locations, panel ground, 

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		   firewall ground, etc. My project is an RV-9A using a Z-13/8 architecture. 	

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 I recently helped with wiring on a -7A and came up with a solution that worked out pretty well.  Radio stack is centered on panel, dual GRT EFIS, ADI, A/P & EIS4000 on pilots side, nothing but blank panel on right.  Made this area into a large glovebox, with a door that was the same shape as the dual EFIS panels, hinged at the bottom.  All four fuse blocks are mounted directly to the sub-panel behind the glove box.  The glovebox has a bottom-hinged rear panel that exposes the fuse blocks, with a fuse legend on its back side.  You simply open the glovebox door, pull out anything in the way, pull down the cover panel (held with velcro), and all the fuses are right there.  The empty slots have spare fuses as indicated by the legend.

 Photos if ya really want them-

 Still brain-fartin' at The PossumWorks in TN

 Mark

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Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 3:55 am Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

Allen,

	I found it on the internet, I will search my records and see if I

can find out where. I have lost a bunch of stuff due to a computer crash. 

	I will be on the road for a few days so I will look when I return.

	It is a Bussman product 15710 series.

Ralph



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jmcburney(at)pobox.com
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Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 6:50 am Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

Not building an RV, but worked on this same problem.  I hinge-mounted a

panel above the copilot's feet, but to eliminate a separate fuseblock cover

I hinged mine at the firewall and Dzus'd it to the bottom flange of the

instru panel, with the blocks on the upper side of the panel.  Easy access

on the ground, nothing to get bumped or kicked when closed.



do not archive



Blue skies and tailwinds



Jim

CH-801

DeltaHawk diesel

Augusta GA

90% done, 90% left

hammer408(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 2:17 pm Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

John:



I'm also building an RV 9tip-up, but I did not go with a hinged panel.  My

thought was that it should be very rare that I need to change fuses.  If I

do, it will be on the ground and all I'd have to do is back under the

passanger side to change or troubleshoot.



When I mounted them, I didn't take any pictures before I removed my

sub-panel, but plan on it when I rivet my sub-panel on for the last time.



That said, I mounted the Main Bus and Diode and heatsink (25watt - B&C) on

the outboard side of the 745rib on the passanger side and used nutplates.  I

mounted the Eudurance Bus, which will basically be my avionics bus, on the

inboard surface of the same rib.  That way the e-bus will be just about 8 "

from my avionic's stack.  The Battery Bus I mounted just below the brake

reservior and to the left of the battery. So'll I have a shor run to the

Master Battery COntactor and no unfused wires penetrating the firewall. I

purchased a fuse block with cover, so I wouldn't have issues with dirt,

grease, etc.



When I get pictures, I'll get them to you..



Henry



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plaurence

Joined: 22 May 2006
Posts: 15

Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 7:55 pm Post subject: Fuse Block Locations

Allen,



Try  MIH Industries. That's where I purchased mine about a year ago.



http://home.earthlink.net/~dswartzendruber/



Peter Laurence



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