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Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question

To: "'Tim'" <tputland@charter.net>, <shop-talk@autox.team.net>, "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question
From: ejrussell@mebtel.net
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 16:30:23 -0400
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Clarify: I saw 'fuse link' and thought a length of wire with an in-line 
fuse holder (replaceble fuse). A 'fusible link' is a length of wire 
that is meant to melt & break the connection in the event of an 
overload. 

What you want (I assume) is an in-line fuse, not a fusible link. 

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC

> > 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?
>
> Not really.  The fusible link will not protect the wire.  Either use larger
> wire or a smaller link. 
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