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Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question

To: ejrussell@mebtel.net
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question
From: Tim <tputland@charter.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 16:39:44 -0400 (EDT)
Cc: Randall <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>, shop-talk@autox.team.net
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Yea, I have a 20 amp inline fuse. Sorry for the NooB confusion!
tim


On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 3:30 PM, ejrussell@mebtel.net wrote:

> 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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