E eeh1025 New Member Nov 22, 2004 49 0 0 May 21, 2005 #1 May 21, 2005 #1 Hey there I recently installed a 200 amp altanator and i heard to put a fuse in the 4gauge wire, is this nessary. and why is it needed? thanks
Hey there I recently installed a 200 amp altanator and i heard to put a fuse in the 4gauge wire, is this nessary. and why is it needed? thanks
Stang8URMPRT Active Member Dec 28, 2003 1,100 1 38 Daytona Beach, FL May 21, 2005 #2 May 21, 2005 #2 If that wire shorts... and no fuse... = car up in flames.
BlackFox5.0 Founding Member Aug 7, 2000 3,514 1 0 Massachusetts May 21, 2005 #3 May 21, 2005 #3 I think that is regulated voltage coming from the alt. If for some reason the internal regulator stops doing it's job, it could very quickly overheat that wire, and cause a fire. Why wouldn't you fuse it?
I think that is regulated voltage coming from the alt. If for some reason the internal regulator stops doing it's job, it could very quickly overheat that wire, and cause a fire. Why wouldn't you fuse it?
E eeh1025 New Member Nov 22, 2004 49 0 0 May 21, 2005 #4 May 21, 2005 #4 i cant get a fuse and fuse holder anywhere buy me they dont have them that big and i dont have a credit card to order one.
i cant get a fuse and fuse holder anywhere buy me they dont have them that big and i dont have a credit card to order one.
HISSIN50 "How long does it take to get help in here? 15 Year Member Nov 29, 1999 31,179 34 129 May 21, 2005 #5 May 21, 2005 #5 you should do it. as others said, should the wire short out or the alt have an internal short, the wire will catch on fire. stereo shops have fuses and holders. if not, a family member should have a CC that you can use. you should fuse that wire. good luck.
you should do it. as others said, should the wire short out or the alt have an internal short, the wire will catch on fire. stereo shops have fuses and holders. if not, a family member should have a CC that you can use. you should fuse that wire. good luck.
Stang8URMPRT Active Member Dec 28, 2003 1,100 1 38 Daytona Beach, FL May 21, 2005 #6 May 21, 2005 #6 Here's the holder, and a list of fuses below. I'd go with a 250 amp. http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=263-630
Here's the holder, and a list of fuses below. I'd go with a 250 amp. http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=263-630
jrichker StangNet's favorite TOOL In Remembrance. Thank you for your contributions Mar 10, 2000 27,512 2,813 234 Dublin GA May 21, 2005 #7 May 21, 2005 #7 For a 200 amp alt, I would use 2 gauge wire with a 200 amp fuse.
Stang8URMPRT Active Member Dec 28, 2003 1,100 1 38 Daytona Beach, FL May 21, 2005 #8 May 21, 2005 #8 Don't listen to him.. He don't know anything........................... Just kidding.
BelueLX Founding Member Jul 10, 1999 1,195 1 0 May 21, 2005 #9 May 21, 2005 #9 jrichker said: For a 200 amp alt, I would use 2 gauge wire with a 200 amp fuse. Click to expand... I agree with this guy. Safety first. Electrical fires are nasty.
jrichker said: For a 200 amp alt, I would use 2 gauge wire with a 200 amp fuse. Click to expand... I agree with this guy. Safety first. Electrical fires are nasty.
D Daggar New Member Jul 19, 2004 3,902 5 0 May 21, 2005 #10 May 21, 2005 #10 Ahhhhh... once again... My work here is done.