Macbeast
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| posted on 22/5/08 at 11:09 AM |
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Fusible link
Is there anything special about a fusible link (the thing that stops your loom melting ). And where can you get one ?
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mad4x4
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| posted on 22/5/08 at 11:19 AM |
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it's just a big assed Fuse - rated high enough that all the leccy can run through it.
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
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RazMan
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| posted on 22/5/08 at 11:30 AM |
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Yep, probably something like 100A should do it - you would need a direct short to blow that one!
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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britishtrident
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| posted on 22/5/08 at 11:31 AM |
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Better still fit a miniature circuit breaker ---
see ebay item number 270236947036
 
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RazMan
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| posted on 22/5/08 at 11:56 AM |
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That would be perfect, but remember to insert it into the loom - not the starter circuit which can draw over 100A when cranking.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/5/08 at 12:04 PM |
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I've got one of these things wired into the main loom feed wiring (NOT the starter circuit, please!)
It uses fuses like this
£2.15p for the holder, 30p per fuse, from VWP (+vat etc.)
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 22/5/08 at 01:56 PM |
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Fusible links are a special wire that melts at a certain amperage per inch of length. A 4" length will melt at lower amperes than a
2".
It can be identified by the soft insulation and how flexible it is.
It is a fuse, and needs to be the correct length and amperage for the circuit it is protecting. It can be replaced with any other fuse/breaker as
long as it is the correct amperage.
Cheers.
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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James
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| posted on 22/5/08 at 04:00 PM |
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I got one with the BMW 7-series loom I used for extra wire colours.
Although at £2-£3 new they're hardly worth scraping your knuckles for at the breakers! 
HTH,
James
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Macbeast
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| posted on 22/5/08 at 04:32 PM |
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Many thanks 
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