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What size fuse?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by super_white, Sep 7, 2020.

  1. Sep 7, 2020 at 4:32 AM
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    super_white

    super_white [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm running wires for lights that I'll add at a later date. I'm getting the wiring done so I can put the dash back together.

    I need to know what size fuse I'm going to need before the switches.
     

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  2. Sep 7, 2020 at 4:39 AM
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    Power going through the interior switch should be low 2-5 amps. The power for the accessories should be going through a relay.
     
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    Since you plan on running those relays through this circuit as a trigger wire setup, I would use a 3A fuse. This is because the limitation for the CH4x4 switch is 3A. I'm sure that you would still be able to turn on all of them at once, since there is minimal current draw when using the switches as triggers.
     
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  4. Sep 7, 2020 at 9:51 AM
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    Thank you for the replies.
     
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