Hi
My knowledge in electricity is limited, so here's a dumb question.....
Can a 16 Ga fusible link be replaced by a Fuse,(the newer flat ones) and in that case how many Ampere ?
Thanks.
I should have specified that my 10 gauge wire is "high temp GXL spiral wound" and IS rated for 100 amps at 3'. Your correct that normal 10 gauge wire is usually fused for 30 amps but if you look it up the amps will increase as the wire gets shorter.I run 30 amp fuse with a 10 gal wire. Standard fuse, not a slow blow or a larger fuse. Putting a larger fuse is asking for trouble. 10 gal wire is rated for 30 amps.
This coming from a retiered Master Electrician
I should have specified that my 10 gauge wire is "high temp GXL spiral wound" and IS rated for 100 amps at 3'. Your correct that normal 10 gauge wire is usually fused for 30 amps but if you look it up the amps will increase as the wire gets shorter.
Hears a chart, I couldn't find one for the type of wire I'm running but if you look at it you'll see how the amp capacity goes up as it shortens.10 ga rated for 100 amps, by who?
Your last statement makes no sence. "Look up" where? The NEC?
I wouldn't ever install a fuse... fuse link is the way to go
16 or 14ga, depending on alternator and batt being used
Hears a chart, I couldn't find one for the type of wire I'm running but if you look at it you'll see how the amp capacity goes up as it shortens.