JBD:
Yes, Bussmann 'favors' fuses, because that is their business, and of the high AIC ratings.
That said, I have to express the following, regarding Bussmann.
Here in NJ, two (2) of Bussmanns PEs are instructors that do NJ DCA CEU seminars for us AHJs. They tag team a in-depth presentation using PowerPoint based on the 'Plan Review' booklet, the 'Point to Point' calculations, and other company literature. This is a 6 hour CEU course, and most AHJ's that I know thought it was good+ to excellent.
The book (Plan Review) and other related literature used to be available for 'free', but within the last year or so required either a download, or purchase a hard copy.
They also have a program called 'Safety Basics' which is available to qualified trade instructors, including PowerPoint and DVD video. I find that to be a useful tool for my entry level Vo-tech classes, as it shows some very interesting faults, and the results.
As I said above, there business is fuses. They show CB's within the Safety video, and discuss the cost differences between CB's and fuses based on the AIC ratings.
Last edited by HotLine1; 08/12/10 10:12 PM.
