Gary Warner wrote:


"Douglas St. Clair" wrote in message
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Thanks Gary!

What you described makes perfect sense. I printed out your post and took
it
out to the boat for comparison. The only difference I found is that the
wire from my alternator is not fused prior to the ammeter. Should I put
one
in? If so, what amperage?


I don't think a fuse is required there. I just decided to do it on the
"what
can it hurt" theory. I really don't know what size fuse to use there.
That's
a question I have myself.

Normally that is the reason for a "fuselink" from the battery positive post.
It's not the amps that are put out from the alternator that cause the damage
of a short, it's the amperage potental of the battery that needs
disconnected quickly by blowing the fuselink open at the battery.

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