I have made a simple fuel pump trolley. It uses two 12v 42amphr lead sealed batteries wired in series to give 26V (measured). I am powering a small 24VDC diesel fuel pump. The device is for emptying fuel and lube tanks on our engine test rigs. The fuel pump is rated at 7amps current draw with a max current of 10A. When pumping cold lube I think the current inrush is blowing the fuse (10A switch fise).
Any ideas how to prevent this? Its not the end of the world if the pump is slowed down slightly. I was looking at current limiting thermistors but my electrical experience is a bit below the task....
Any ideas how to prevent this? Its not the end of the world if the pump is slowed down slightly. I was looking at current limiting thermistors but my electrical experience is a bit below the task....