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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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I got 80 amp fuses, to replace the 60's that I have on my system. Any side effects I should be aware of?
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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Yeah...if the system is rated for 60A fuses, and you replace them ith 80A, and the system has a short, not only will you probably blow the equipment on that circuit, but you could also start a fire. Any particular reason you're replacing a fuse with something larger? I can't think of too many places where this would be a wise idea, particularly at such a high current.
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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Depends on the system and how it's set up. If you require 80 amps of power and keep popping 60's... well, that's a given. haha What are you running and what gauge wire?
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 08:15 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by MacGyver
Yeah...if the system is rated for 60A fuses, and you replace them ith 80A, and the system has a short, not only will you probably blow the equipment on that circuit, but you could also start a fire.
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 08:53 AM
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Oh and after I put the 60's I am not pooping them anymore. They seem to be fine or the last week even at full power.
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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pooping
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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then why go to 80 amp?
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 10:21 PM
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Well actually I ordered these just incase if the 60;s will blow. You know sometimes when you are so frustrated that you dont care if the car catches on fire or the amp blows up, you just want the damn thing to play.
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 12:26 PM
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