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Any reason why this Add a Circuit is limited to 10amps?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by iJDub, Mar 13, 2014.

  1. Mar 13, 2014 at 6:52 PM
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    iJDub

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    Says use with ato fuses up to 10 amps. Not sure if this means 10 amps total or per fuse and 20 amps total? Either way amp limitation is for safety. Limitation is likely wire size/gauge and fuse block assembly itself. You can run larger amp fuses and power through electrical circuits with risk of components heating, melting, or even catching on fire. This is at your own risk.
     
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    What he said!! Toyota engineers design the wire size in corillation with it's intended use. When you tap in t borrow extra power the wiring just wasn't designed for. There is probably wiggle room for an extra 10 amps but if you need more better be safe and run a new wire.
     
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