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03-22-2020, 03:20 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Newmanstown
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2020
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What size fuse?
Anyone know what size fuse I should use on the positive wire to the Zamp solar receptacle?
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03-22-2020, 04:04 PM
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Rivet Master 
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
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What size fuse?
Choose by wire size.
Look for an “Ampacity” table with google, then pick the fuse size to protect the wire size.
Quick rule of thumb:
14 gauge wire 15 amp fuse
12 gauge wire 20 amp fuse
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
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03-22-2020, 04:17 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Newmanstown
, Pennsylvania
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Thanks RMKRUM.
The wires coming into the battery box from the Zamp receptacle look the size of a home extension cord which I would think are 14 gauge (15amp). My question was because some have said they power 12 volt compressors through the Zamp connection. Maybe 15 amp would handle that. At any rate I will try a 15 amp fuse. Thanks again.
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03-22-2020, 04:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
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Examine the wires carefully for markings like “AWG-14” or the like.
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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03-22-2020, 04:44 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Newmanstown
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2020
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20 amp
I was able to read 12awg on the wire. So I will use a 20 amp fuse. Thanks again.
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03-22-2020, 04:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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Cool. Glad I could help...you’re quite welcome.
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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03-22-2020, 08:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2024 28' Flying Cloud
Bartlett
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I'm the guy who uses it for the air compressor/Flojet Macerator. I put a 20 amp fuse in there since it was 12g wire.
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2024 F-350 Crewcab 4x4 gasser
2024 Flying Cloud 28RBTwin
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03-23-2020, 04:42 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Newmanstown
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2020
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Bobbo. Thanks for the conformation on the fuse size. I like having that option of using the 12 volt compressor. I'm sure the cord on mine wouldn't reach the TV.
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