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Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseable link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overlosd fires ) [message #339967 is a reply to message #339959]

Mon, 07 January 2019 06:21

RF_Burns

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Matt,
I don't think you want to replace the fusible link with a big fuse. Most fuses of the mega stereo high amperage type would blow too fast. The other thing is a fusible link is a well sealed, minimum connection device. Most fuses (fuse holders) will corrode and give issues before the usual life of the vehicle is over.

My understanding of the fusible link is that it acts like a very very slow-blow fuse in its characteristics. It can withstand a backyard (and licenced) mechanic Sparky shorting the odd wire and live through it. They are protection against a very high prolonged catastrophic short such as would happen in crash.

I tried looking up the electrical specs one time, but did not find anything. They only seem to be sold on wire gauge size.

Bruce Hislop
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		[GMCnet] Is the main fuseable link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overlosd fires ) By: BobDunahugh on Sun, 06 January 2019 18:00
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseable link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overlosd fires ) By: Matt Colie on Sun, 06 January 2019 19:08
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseable link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overlosd fires ) By: James Hupy on Sun, 06 January 2019 19:24
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseable link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overlosd fires ) By: Ken Burton on Mon, 07 January 2019 00:08
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseable link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overlosd fires ) By: James Hupy on Mon, 07 January 2019 00:47
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseable link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overlosd fires ) By: Ken Burton on Mon, 07 January 2019 04:54
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseable link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overlosd fires ) By: RF_Burns on Mon, 07 January 2019 06:21
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseable link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overlosd fires ) By: Matt Colie on Mon, 07 January 2019 08:36
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseable link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overlosd fires ) By: James Hupy on Mon, 07 January 2019 09:50
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseible link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overload fires ) By: BobDunahugh on Mon, 07 January 2019 09:44
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseible link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overload fires ) By: Ken Henderson on Mon, 07 January 2019 10:47
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseible link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overload fires ) By: Tom Newell on Mon, 07 January 2019 11:55
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseible link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overload fires ) By: BobDunahugh on Tue, 08 January 2019 11:39
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseable link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overlosd fires ) By: GatsbysCruise on Mon, 07 January 2019 12:44
		Re: [GMCnet] Is the main fuseable link wire made up of standard wire? ( It protects from overlosd fires ) By: bwevers on Tue, 08 January 2019 13:53

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