[Healeys] Fuse for power takeoff

[Bob Spidell]

Ron,

The GPS should have a power rating somewhere in the literature or on the case, 
expressed in amps or watts (if it's in watts, divide by 12 to get amps).  Allow 
some cushion (50-100%).  For example, if the power consumption rating for the 
GPS is 24 watts, it'll pull 2 amps max @12V; you could use a 3 amp or larger 
fuse.  The cell phone should pull less juice than the GPS.

Make sure the wire can handle more than the fuse.



Bob



Ron Fine wrote:
> I'm going to add a power outlet to my BN7 for cell phone and GPS.  I think I
> should put a fuse inline.  What size fuse should I use??
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Ron Fine
> 61BN7

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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

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