At 03:40 PM 12/13/2001, EarthNOW! wrote: >We used a larger gauge wire than was in the kit to tie the two batteries >#10........ That would explain your blowing fuses. The smaller wires act to limit the current flowing through the circuit. I have not yet seen it proved that they limit it *enough* -- but your finding that #10 wire requires a 20-amp fuse is consistent with the theory. thanks david
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