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Old 08-16-2016, 04:20 PM   #4
leftybass209
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Re: Fusible Link Size?

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Originally Posted by DJ_Baar View Post
Question, what about a slow-blow fuse instead of a fusible link so it can be replace easier?

I definitely need to remove the heavy AWG wire there now.
What circuit/s will this be operating? Without getting too technical, a slow blow fuse can "tolerate" more frequent amperage spikes without blowing as opposed to a standard fuse, which usually pops at the first sign of high current.

I would never run a slow blow fuse on any typical vehicle circuit because it's just not how automotive electrical devices were designed to operate.

A fusible link is more reasonable for most automotive applications.

A circuit blowing isn't usually just a happenstance, but a warning that something has shorted, or is wired incorrectly. Certainly it needs to be diagnosed, rather than just replacing the fusible link or fuse and moving on.
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