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Lynx distributor & mega fuses

I love the Lynx distributor with its mega fuse slots.

How do you fuse charge controlers if the smallest mega fuse 48v is 125amp ? for a 45 to 85a in 48v ?

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Stefanie (Victron Energy Staff) answered ·

Hi @Herve RV Nizard,

for smaller rated fuses I use Littlefuse, which are available either in 32V or 70V with the smallest at 60A.

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Herve RV Nizard avatar image Herve RV Nizard commented ·
Thanks @Stefanie . are they exactly the same size as the mega fuses ? to fit in the lynx distributor ?
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Stefanie (Victron Energy Staff) avatar image Stefanie (Victron Energy Staff) ♦♦ Herve RV Nizard commented ·
Yes, they are 51mm and fit perfectly.
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ahtrimble answered ·

Problem...I can't find any seller for the 70v version of Littelfuse Mega fuses. Anyone else have any luck?

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yawnbox avatar image yawnbox commented ·

Found here - https://www.mouser.com/c/?marcom=172767957

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sean-smith answered ·

Not sure if you are still looking but have found these guys in Australia who will ship internationally, have not tried them but may be worth a go.
https://www.swe-check.com.au/product/pacific-70v-mega-fuse-sbfw-k

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atebee answered ·

It would be really nice if Victron extended their range of 48V mega fuses to include lower Amp rated fuses.

Example being the challenge trying to connect an MPPT to a Lynx busbar with both the correct fuse per the MPPT manual requirements and a suitable fuse voltage rating.

Also the Littlefuse 70V range have short circuit rating of 2500A which meets the requirements of a single Pylontech US5000. Much neater than adding NH00 fuse holders to the system.

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ponzoa answered ·

Just a reminder that the amp rating of the fuse is primarily to protect the cable, not the device.

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atebee avatar image atebee commented ·

I'm aware of that but the installation manual for the solar charge controllers has some very specific instructions on fuses sizes.

And Victron do not supply a MEGA fuse suitable for a 48V system with a rating less than 125A. Which means you potentially have to mix MEGA and MIDI fuses which is messy.


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daza answered ·

@Atebee you can always use the littelfuse which comes in the flavours your after and fit the Lynx distro

i found this company in the UK not sure where you are but you can get more flavours of fuses for a fraction of the price high voltage rating too hope this helps just double check the measurements but mine fit my Lynx without issue

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https://www.mouser.co.uk/c/?marcom=172767957


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grua answered ·

Mega-Fuse 58V down to 40A:

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0C4FWRVLW?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_GW0P8YB4GNSJYT4V2TW5&amp

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