two batteries

[BoomBoxB 0]

I recently squeezed a second optima red top in my storage bin and i have a fuse question.

I have all 1/0 gauge ran with a 150 amp fuse up front, and i just ordered a new fuse holder for the rear, but i accidentally bought a 300 amp fuse. can i use this or should i get another size fuse?

thanks

Edited July 9, 2009 by BoomBoxB

[CrazyKenKid 64]

150amp fuse up front.... i think you should be using 250 amp fusing all around.. unless you have some nice wire which is rated for 300amps!!

[Duran 387]

Fuse size depends on wire gauge, you fuse to protect the wire.

I would use a 300 amp.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

you fuse to protect the wire.

Not always.

[Duran 387]

you fuse to protect the wire.

Not always.

We don't need to get technical, he is wiring batteries together. What I said is true in this case.

[BoomBoxB 0]

150amp fuse up front.... i think you should be using 250 amp fusing all around.. unless you have some nice wire which is rated for 300amps!!

ok i guess ill order a couple... thanks

[Tirefryr 1,742]

you fuse to protect the wire.

Not always.

We don't need to get technical, he is wiring batteries together. What I said is true in this case.

Yes, we do need to get technical. You made a blanket statement. It could be interpreted by other viewers of the thread or the OP as " you always fuse for the wire and nothing else," and the next time they need to fuse something that requires otherwise, they end up with a broken piece of equipment.

[Duran 387]

you fuse to protect the wire.

Not always.

We don't need to get technical, he is wiring batteries together. What I said is true in this case.

Yes, we do need to get technical. You made a blanket statement. It could be interpreted by other viewers of the thread or the OP as " you always fuse for the wire and nothing else," and the next time they need to fuse something that requires otherwise, they end up with a broken piece of equipment.

Did I say that?

[Tirefryr 1,742]

you fuse to protect the wire.

Not always.

We don't need to get technical, he is wiring batteries together. What I said is true in this case.

Yes, we do need to get technical. You made a blanket statement. It could be interpreted by other viewers of the thread or the OP as " you always fuse for the wire and nothing else," and the next time they need to fuse something that requires otherwise, they end up with a broken piece of equipment.

Did I say that?

Did I say you said that?

Your statement can be interpreted a number of ways. I was simply clearing it up for him, or any others who may view this thread in the future. It's all about having the right info all the time.