Questions I get in my inbox (fuses for fishfinder) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BigBalsa · 04-26-2010, 07:52 PM

My take - Always fuse the positive, as close to the power source as possible (i.e. between first termination/switch and battery).

A short between fuse and battery is basically outside the "zone of protection" provided by the fuse, and will burn up the battery; a short that is unfused can burn up insulation, wires, and delicate electronics. Since water is such a good conductor, and the possibility for inundation or other phenomenon exists while kayaking, take precaution and fuse accordingly.

04-26-2010, 07:52 PM	#6
BigBalsa Junior Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 28	Always fuse the positive My take - Always fuse the positive, as close to the power source as possible (i.e. between first termination/switch and battery). A short between fuse and battery is basically outside the "zone of protection" provided by the fuse, and will burn up the battery; a short that is unfused can burn up insulation, wires, and delicate electronics. Since water is such a good conductor, and the possibility for inundation or other phenomenon exists while kayaking, take precaution and fuse accordingly.