Lowjiber
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The fuse is a good idea.
With a 5v charger, what size fews would I use?
kendallkirk , i see your from SC , why not join us on a hunt ?
i have a machine that my grampa gave to my dad before he died and then rolled down to me and i use it. but when i do the metal piece that is supposed to go in the water is slowly breaking and coming apart is my solution too strong or am i doing something wrong? thought i would ask you guys if your building your own im sure you know alot about it. i would be greatfull for any help you may have.
Make sure your wires are hooked up correctly.....it does make a different.
If the metal piece (not part being cleaned) is doing the bubbleing then the wires will need to be switched.
PS: The metal piece will have to be replaced often, because it will corrode badly.
Here is a picture of my setup. Works nicely.
Is that a regular automotive battery charger as the power supply? I have a 12 amp charger somewhere in my pile. It would be great if it would work.
Thanks kendallkirk and zaxfire69 for the photos and info.
It's the amperage that matters for a fuse. How many amps, A (or milliamps, mA) is the charger rated for at 5V? Example: If it's 500mA, then you need a 0.5A fuse (or smaller). I think that a 12V DC (automotive type) fuse should do fine, just make sure that the amperage rating is correct. If anyone knows otherwise (about using a 12 VDC fuse for a 5 VDC circuit, please correct me.