[Healeys] Fuse for power takeoff

[Bob Spidell]

Of course, if you're going to use both at the same time add the power 
consumption for both.


bs


Bob Spidell wrote:
> 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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