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Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question

To: "shop-talk@autox.team.net" <Shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question
From: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:36:30 -0400
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On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 2:11 PM, Tim <tputland@charter.net> wrote:

> I want to wire in an aftermarket horn on my Jeep. The wires that came
> with the swith are 16 gauge. The Fuse link I bought to wire into this
> set up is a thicker gauge.
>
> Is this ok?

An ordinary horn appears to draw about 5-6 Amps.  In my experience,
the physical size of the fusible link won't compare to the physical
size of the normal wiring.
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