what is he difference between
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Originally Posted by veeman
the flat thin ones are available in larger current ratings (above 80 amps), and are considered to be more reliable than the tube style, which some people have had problems with. I personally have had no issues with the tube style, but since it's usually only available in sizes up to 60 amps (sometimes 80 amps), it is not large enough for the main fuse. I do use them in my distro block though.
Dido I would love to run the tube not large enough for Amp and the price is a huge difference i noticed.
Originally Posted by eg0r
A fuse that looks like this
AND
A fuse that looks like this:
OTHER THEN the shape (assuming they are sanme ohm's).
then both seem to have a bottleneck in the middle
AND
A fuse that looks like this:
OTHER THEN the shape (assuming they are sanme ohm's).
then both seem to have a bottleneck in the middle
The barrel fuse is held in place by spring tension, while the blade fulse is held in place with screws and has a better and more reliable connection. I do not know of any tests nor have I search the web lately to find any short and long term performance and reliability test. If you are planning a big installation then go for the better fuse up front.
Fuses work by having a thin wire made of a low melting point material that must have a certain amount of resistance so that it heats up and melts.
I will add "fuse resistance" to the many topics that I am preparing for the tech forum!
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I prefer the ANL (wafer) fuse to the AGU (tube) design.
As mentioned, the AGU only goes up to 60amps with the rare 80amp one available so if you are over 60 amps the choice is pretty simple..
I use a pair of ANLs under the hood of my SX and 4 more in the back:
As mentioned, the AGU only goes up to 60amps with the rare 80amp one available so if you are over 60 amps the choice is pretty simple..
I use a pair of ANLs under the hood of my SX and 4 more in the back:
Originally Posted by Dukk
I prefer the ANL (wafer) fuse to the AGU (tube) design.
As mentioned, the AGU only goes up to 60amps with the rare 80amp one available so if you are over 60 amps the choice is pretty simple..
I use a pair of ANLs under the hood of my SX and 4 more in the back:
As mentioned, the AGU only goes up to 60amps with the rare 80amp one available so if you are over 60 amps the choice is pretty simple..
I use a pair of ANLs under the hood of my SX and 4 more in the back:
I like the way you give all the posts something to do......
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wow dukk thats a nice wiring job.
mind posting what parts you used?!
your running 2 amps?
i like your set up, very very clean i wanna copy now lol
but im like n00b and new into car audio, and want to learn like everything ( which is not possible all at once).
So let me know if you can please and thank you sir
mind posting what parts you used?!
your running 2 amps?
i like your set up, very very clean i wanna copy now lol
but im like n00b and new into car audio, and want to learn like everything ( which is not possible all at once).
So let me know if you can please and thank you sir
Last edited by D3adlyX; Nov 25, 2006 at 11:48 AM.
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Honestly I used parts I had in my "inventory". Stinger battery terminals, Wired fuseholders under the hood, Stinger 0ga to dual 4ga ANL holders (4 amps) in the back, Alpine 0ga and Rockford and Streetwires 4ga in the trunk.
I specifically changed the factory battery to the dual terminal Motomaster both for more capacity and for the two sets of terminals. Factory wiring was changed to the sideposts and the tops just for the stereo.
I specifically changed the factory battery to the dual terminal Motomaster both for more capacity and for the two sets of terminals. Factory wiring was changed to the sideposts and the tops just for the stereo.
