Donny M. Carter Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 can i change the fuse in my lor controller from a 15amp to a 20amp. i have plenty of power. i built my new house with a bigger service and 30 extra spaces just for my new hobby. thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shfr26 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 You will need to change the supply cord first. And are the controllers rated for that? What kind are they? What heat sink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny M. Carter Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 the controller is CTB16PC 30amp with heavy duty heatsinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shfr26 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I believe you just need to change the power cord and fuses and you should be good. If not someone will tell you . Pretty sure about 96%, but I may be wrong :?BTW Can you put your location in your profile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iresq Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 12g supply cable, 20amp fuses. That should do it. Just be mindful of heat buildup. So far, I can't recall a thread were this was an actual problem, but it is a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 This upgrade can be done for controllers, but in my mind it could involve other upgrades as well, depending on your current configuration.Other possible upgrades include circuit breaker, wire from CB to outlet, outlet itself (GFCI hopefully), power cord(s) to controller, and controller fuse....Does that make sense?Thanks, Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny M. Carter Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 sounds great everyone, thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidPeterson Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Don't you also need a metal enclosure? I seem to remember that you weren't supposed to use the plastic one for 20 amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny M. Carter Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 i think i will just leave the controllers 30amp. the benifits of going up to 40amp are just not good enough. if i need more channels i will just buy more controllers. after all its only money..right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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