Please use proper size fuses.
I'd hate to hear of another casualty of an accident where a car catches on fire because the power wire wasn't fused properly.
It happens more than you think.
kccrypt said:
one , i have never had a problem with my circuit breaker . Two , the circuit breaker doesnt go before , the fuse block it replaces it, i sayed the circuit breaker is before the "distribution block" , meaning for example a 4 ga comes in and is split into 2 8 gauge connections. Three , i ve installed setups, and seen amateur installers time and time again 1: blow glass fuses without sign of a blown fuse 2: blow plastic fuses that get so hot they create a connection between already blown fuses/ i.e creating a path for power. And finally the spl champions this year for pioneer kyle witherspoon and scott owens use, i wonder "circuit breakers" isnt that crazy . :eyecrazy:
I'm not knocking you skills or ability, but if you (or they) are blowing fuses, that is a sign of a deeper issue. The fuse is just cheap insurance, and an indicator that you may have some electrical demons. If fuses are melting, there is an issue. Use a good quality fuse brand like
BUSS or
LITTELFUSE.
And one more fact, if circuit breakers are superior to fuses, why don't car makers use them? It would save money in the long run for everyone. (Less shop time for someone who can't change a fuse)
And how much is a breaker? I bet you can buy lots of fuses with that money. (I do not know because I know better NOT to use one, so I don't bother to look.)
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