[Shop-talk] wiring question
ejrussell at mebtel.net
ejrussell at mebtel.net
Sun Aug 19 14:30:23 MDT 2012
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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