Are you using an in-rush limiter, as your softstart device?
If so, the answer is "yes". The in-rush limiter "limits" current flow while the flux field is initially building in your trasformer core upon start up. It does this by introducing a resistance (while the in-rush limiter is "cold). Shortly after power is applied, the in-rush limiter resistance drops (ans the limiter warms), and effectively removes itself from the mains circuit.
The fuse is there for over-current and/or catastrophic failure under operation. Don't depend upon the in-rush limiter to "open" and remove mains voltage--this is a function of the fuse, so include it in your design.
To respond in another way--if commercial designs use both in-rush softstart limiters AND fuses (and so do good DIY designs....), then you should, too? Yes?
If so, the answer is "yes". The in-rush limiter "limits" current flow while the flux field is initially building in your trasformer core upon start up. It does this by introducing a resistance (while the in-rush limiter is "cold). Shortly after power is applied, the in-rush limiter resistance drops (ans the limiter warms), and effectively removes itself from the mains circuit.
The fuse is there for over-current and/or catastrophic failure under operation. Don't depend upon the in-rush limiter to "open" and remove mains voltage--this is a function of the fuse, so include it in your design.
To respond in another way--if commercial designs use both in-rush softstart limiters AND fuses (and so do good DIY designs....), then you should, too? Yes?
I appreciate the clarification. I plan to use this softstart board from sjostromaudio, but will also utilize a fused power module like this one on my chassis.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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