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Old 03-21-2006, 05:05 PM
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Re: 12v constant wire? (fuse??)

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Originally Posted by dave92cherokee
There's only one problem with that logic sr20. If you use 10 guage wire and a 50 amp fuse the wire's insulation will melt long before the fuse blows. And not to mention that you will fry your headunit if 50A run through it.
No it won't, 10awg can take 50 amps all day long
The headunit shouldn't draw 50 amps, you're right, but there's nothing wrong with using a wire and fuse capable of delivering 50 amps.
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