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Old 11-17-2011, 08:06 AM   #1
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Inline Fuse

How many use inline fuses for there FF and bait tanks?
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Old 11-17-2011, 08:08 AM   #2
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I use only one on my fish finder... Bait tank i don't...

Fish finder are more money...
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Old 11-17-2011, 06:53 PM   #3
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Always, insurance on an expensive piece of electronics!
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Old 11-17-2011, 10:41 PM   #4
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I was sitting in the garage the other day wondering why I didn't set you up with a fuse, then I remembered it's because you were in a rush so we just slapped it together real quick and never got around to finishing the job...we we're supposed to square that away when we got back, like two months ago...did you buy the battery box yet? lol


And that reminds me, i still have that mini fuse jammed in my fuse holder from that day at the launch!
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Old 11-17-2011, 10:50 PM   #5
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I use none and none.. however, if I had a lowrance hd-s system I'll probably use 3 in-line fuses.
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Old 11-20-2011, 05:42 AM   #6
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where can i purchase the inline fuse? auto parts store? do i install on positive side?
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Old 11-20-2011, 06:27 AM   #7
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where can i purchase the inline fuse? auto parts store? do i install on positive side?

Yes, you can get one at any auto parts store and then install it in the positive line between your battery and the item(s) you want to protect. I wire mine in right at the battery so it stays inside the battery box away from moisture.
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Old 11-20-2011, 08:06 AM   #8
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I have the 3 fuse for the FF, but want to add the bait tank to the same battery. Should I go up to a 10 or so?
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Old 11-20-2011, 08:47 AM   #9
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Devil - where are you going to split the power off for the 2 devices? I would use 2 fuses if possible. My bait pump says to use a 5 amp fuse.
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Old 11-20-2011, 09:07 AM   #10
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Highly recommend using bus fuses (ATC)rather than the glass ones (AGC). Troubleshooting, many times I have found poor connection with the most minor of corrosion on the latter type fuses. We sell quality marine ones.
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Old 11-20-2011, 10:37 AM   #11
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2x what Iceman said.

Where's the like button Andy?
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Old 11-20-2011, 11:42 AM   #12
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Devil - where are you going to split the power off for the 2 devices? I would use 2 fuses if possible. My bait pump says to use a 5 amp fuse.
I was going to do it at the battery terminal with a 3 way (albeit not highly recommended).

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Highly recommend using bus fuses (ATC)rather than the glass ones (AGC). Troubleshooting, many times I have found poor connection with the most minor of corrosion on the latter type fuses. We sell quality marine ones.

Any pictures for the bus fuse ATC. I did one and got the phone book for fuses. Thanks!
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Old 11-20-2011, 11:56 AM   #13
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http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ne-Fuse/Detail
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Old 11-20-2011, 12:01 PM   #14
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copy mazilla

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Old 11-20-2011, 12:08 PM   #15
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guess i bought the wrong one . went with agc to save money. might have to order one from you ice. recieved complete box from you. very nice. want to do this right to prevent problems in future. hope to have this yak ready soon to test out. Revolution with 898 combo side imaging. i better get my next year. thx.
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Old 11-20-2011, 05:18 PM   #16
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I should have known better, Thanks Andy!

Should I buy the ATC 3amp or 5 for the bait tank with the inline? I will be running it concurrently with the FF on the same battery, with a 3amp already.
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