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Drew
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i need some fuse wire that is rated at 100amps, but ive only found any 30amp stuff, if i twist 3 strands of the 30amp together, will that be the same as 90amp fuse wire, or is that just being silly?
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13th Oct 03 at 16:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nah, it will work. If the pressure on the ends is all the same you should be ok.

[Edited on 13-10-2003 by Tiger]
Drew
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can i hold u responsible if i blow me car up?
Tiger
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Yup - im a sparky - i know these things.

Take a ring main for example. Its only wired in 2.5mm (rated at 22A) but the fuse/breaker is rated at 32A - simply for the fact that a ring main is doubled up with cable.
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wtf u using 90a worth of fuse wire in ur car for?1?
Tiger
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Its easy to do!

A 1000W stereo amp on full load takes 83.33333A
Drew
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quote:
Originally posted by AustinPXX
wtf u using 90a worth of fuse wire in ur car for?1?


one of the fuses - its a big fuse belive me lol, but its not just a pull out fuse thing, its complicated, but it controls all me lights, fogs, dash lights, radio, cig lighter, doors etc

in book it says 'ALT 100A: electric cooling fan, ALT-S??? STOP, FOG, TAIL, HTR?? (heater?) AM1?? DOOR, DEF?? and POWER?? fuse


cheers tiger, will see about ya getting kept on
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Very rarely does a 1000watt amp draw more than 70amps max.

Drew, stop being a lazy beggar and go get a proper fuse, halfords is open till 8
Tiger
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quote:
Originally posted by AustinPXX
Very rarely does a 1000watt amp draw more than 70amps max.



No your completely right - Im just saying that technically a 1000W has the capability of pulling 83.3333A @ 12V
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the technical shit never works, if it blows up it blows up
Drew
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like i said - it aint just a pull out thing, its well weird, to replace it im guessing u gotta take the full fuse box aparp
Tiger
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Too true.
Richie
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and this is in what car?
Drew
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and atm ive just got the 2 terminals bent over to touch each other not a good idea
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Drew
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quote:
Originally posted by AustinPXX
and this is in what car?


me gt4
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quote:
Originally posted by Drew
and atm ive just got the 2 terminals bent over to touch each other not a good idea


Nee Naa Nee Naa - you know the 999 number...........
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oh fook dat shit, i except some melting in drews car very soon
Drew
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exactly
Drew
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twisted 2 30's together, jobs a good one

 
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