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Date:         Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:31:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Ohana <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scott Ohana <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Organization: Cosmic Reminders
Subject:      Re: Wiring/fuse question
Comments: To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFnDXk3Yb7nyEVtF4RSj_xaYNRg65N_4ZHue0nJxObG6Pe9nAw@mail.gmail.com>
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Jim..
it would never be smart to run a hot, HOT  ! .....12 volt at-at-times
wire 16 or whatever feet unfused, then fuseit at the downstream end.


the entire wire would hot at all times and subject to shorting with no
protection.     I mean.... like, think about it.


I have 'what was a nice'   85 GLthat burnt to a crisp exactly this way.




On 7/18/2013 1:19 PM, Jim Felder wrote:
> So, if one were to string a 12 gauge wire between the diesel battery (way
> in the back where there is no getting to it easily) and a relay under the
> dash, on which end should the fuse go?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>
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