20 amp breaker replacement

jimmypsp700 · 04-20-2006, 04:45 AM

these can cause the headlights and pod lights to flash on and off and go blank.
I used an automotive replacement instead of the $27 polaris 20 amp breaker.

Jim

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v347/jimmysp700/circuit%20breaker%20fix/

jimmypsp700 · 04-20-2006, 04:47 AM

compared breakers

elkbow · 04-20-2006, 07:09 AM

good job jim, hopefully that light problem you had is now gone...

ragdude · 04-20-2006, 09:56 PM

sure as heck can't hurt

jimmypsp700 · 04-21-2006, 01:37 AM

I was at the Advanced Auto parts picking up some supplies today and seen (after looking at numerous stores beforehand) that they had an almost identical direct replacement Buss 20 amp 12v circuit breaker for my sp700.

The one I have in there right now seams to be working fine but I talked to an auto mechanic while at the store and he said that the breaker I have (see picts) will just shut off and not continually cycle like the Buss breaker and he recommended I change it out.

I hate to tear back into it after sealing it up with liquid electrical tape (3 coats!) but I don’t want to have future problems if this is the case.

The current breaker I'm using although it is smaller and looks different should be resetable but doesn’t say "cycling" on the package as the Buss breaker does. They are both type 1.

I have a picture of the new direct replacement in my photbucket, I don’t want to steer anyone wrong if this Is the case.

Jim

jimmypsp700 · 04-21-2006, 01:38 AM

Buss breaker, better replacement

jimmypsp700 · 04-25-2006, 02:39 AM

UPDATE:

I ended up replacing the smaller flat connector style breaker with the more direct replacement Buss brand breaker as it has screw connectors for a better contact.

If using the other style it should be soldered as the contacts need to be tight with a good contact or you will have no power at all.

Jim

04-20-2006, 04:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
jimmypsp700 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clinton Twp. Posts: 967	20 amp breaker replacement these can cause the headlights and pod lights to flash on and off and go blank. I used an automotive replacement instead of the $27 polaris 20 amp breaker. Jim http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v347/jimmysp700/circuit%20breaker%20fix/ __________________ 2010 Sportsman 850XP EPS 2002 Sportsman 700 (sold) 2000 Scrambler 400 2x4 -Trail ported & .040 over -Piped & clutched

04-20-2006, 04:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
jimmypsp700 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clinton Twp. Posts: 967	compared breakers __________________ 2010 Sportsman 850XP EPS 2002 Sportsman 700 (sold) 2000 Scrambler 400 2x4 -Trail ported & .040 over -Piped & clutched

04-20-2006, 07:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
elkbow Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,438	good job jim, hopefully that light problem you had is now gone... __________________ 2010 Sportsman 850 XP EPS

04-20-2006, 09:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
ragdude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Phoenix Posts: 213	sure as heck can't hurt __________________ Protect the 2nd Amendment, the original homeland defense act! '05 Sportsman (mine), '01 TrailBoss (for her) Power Stroke Diesel running B99, bring it home to the American farmers

04-21-2006, 01:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
jimmypsp700 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clinton Twp. Posts: 967	I was at the Advanced Auto parts picking up some supplies today and seen (after looking at numerous stores beforehand) that they had an almost identical direct replacement Buss 20 amp 12v circuit breaker for my sp700. The one I have in there right now seams to be working fine but I talked to an auto mechanic while at the store and he said that the breaker I have (see picts) will just shut off and not continually cycle like the Buss breaker and he recommended I change it out. I hate to tear back into it after sealing it up with liquid electrical tape (3 coats!) but I don’t want to have future problems if this is the case. The current breaker I'm using although it is smaller and looks different should be resetable but doesn’t say "cycling" on the package as the Buss breaker does. They are both type 1. I have a picture of the new direct replacement in my photbucket, I don’t want to steer anyone wrong if this Is the case. Jim __________________ 2010 Sportsman 850XP EPS 2002 Sportsman 700 (sold) 2000 Scrambler 400 2x4 -Trail ported & .040 over -Piped & clutched

04-21-2006, 01:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
jimmypsp700 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clinton Twp. Posts: 967	Buss breaker, better replacement __________________ 2010 Sportsman 850XP EPS 2002 Sportsman 700 (sold) 2000 Scrambler 400 2x4 -Trail ported & .040 over -Piped & clutched

04-25-2006, 02:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
jimmypsp700 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clinton Twp. Posts: 967	UPDATE: I ended up replacing the smaller flat connector style breaker with the more direct replacement Buss brand breaker as it has screw connectors for a better contact. If using the other style it should be soldered as the contacts need to be tight with a good contact or you will have no power at all. Jim __________________ 2010 Sportsman 850XP EPS 2002 Sportsman 700 (sold) 2000 Scrambler 400 2x4 -Trail ported & .040 over -Piped & clutched