shop-talk
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question

To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question
From: Tim <tputland@charter.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:52:16 -0400 (EDT)
Delivered-to: shop-talk-archive@autox.team.net
Delivered-to: shop-talk@autox.team.net
User-agent: Laszlo Mail 3
What is the thought process behind the relay being close to hte horn? 
And how close does close need to be?

Thanks


On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 5:29 PM, John Niolon wrote:

> Tim,
>
> this might work well for you...
>
> http://jniolon.classicpickup.com/horn.jpg
>
> john
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim" <tputland@charter.net>
> To: <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
> Cc: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>; <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 3:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question
>
>
>> 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.
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> Shop-talk@autox.team.net
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.96
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
>> Unsubscribe/Manage: 
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/shop-talk/jniolon@att.net
_______________________________________________

Shop-talk@autox.team.net
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>