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    Default What Fuse to Use

    Hello Gents

    I have installed a BlackVue car cam into the dragons car, that was the easy part. To install the PowerMagic hard wired controller I will be using the "add a fuse" device. As i am not eletronic smart when trying to work out what fuse amperage i need, theses are the ratings on the device.

    Rated current 1A, Max 2A/Below 200mA

    My qusetion is, what amp fuse do I need..

    DD

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    General rule of thumb is 25% on top of max expected current flow so 2.5A should be fine. However, sometimes they are hard to get so 5A would be O/K

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    The fuse is there to protect the wire...so base the fuse size on the gauge of the wire used.

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    Thanks Blokes for the info, will go and buy a couple of 5amp fuses.

    DD

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    Quote Originally Posted by Master Splinter View Post
    The fuse is there to protect the wire...so base the fuse size on the gauge of the wire used.
    And wire size is chosen for current flow and length.

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