What fuse to use for battery isolator?

What fuse to use for battery isolator?

The connection at the Auxiliary battery should be fused using a ‘Fused’ battery terminal or a 150 Amp fuse or circuit breaker mounted inline. If using (Fused distribution terminal) the connection from the battery isolator should be made to main (large) fuse stud.

What should I do if my battery fuse is blown?

If those are the ONLY things broken when the fuse is blown (make sure that turn signals, brake lights, etc DO work), I would leave a blown fuse in there for the long drive and only try to fix it before a short drive. Don’t risk further damage by replacing the fuse without examining the wiring first.

What kind of fuze is in a battery?

It was #19 multi-purpose fuze, yours is a ’90, so your electrical circuits are set up the same as mine.

Why does a blown battery fuse make radio and locks work?

This time around, I disconnected the neg. terminal, installed the new 40A fuse and bam, radio and locks are back What exactly is the battery fuse for though, besides making the radio “work” etc?? Also, I heard some spark noises coming from the alternator area when I was hooking the battery terminal back up. I’m hoping I didn’t do anything.

Is it OK to replace a fuse on a car?

Don’t risk further damage by replacing the fuse without examining the wiring first. There may be a lot of wires in these cars, but it’s really fairly easy to get “visible access” to the majority of the problem areas.

Where are the fuses on a battery terminal?

It’s a fuse holder that attaches right on the battery terminal itself. You can’t get much closer than that! The companion Blue Sea terminal fuses come in amperage ratings from 30A to 300A. These fuses are designed for rugged marine environments.

What happens if you drop a fuse on a battery?

Like for instance dropping a tool or other metal object across the positive and negative battery lines. Without the fuse as protection, the wiring could overheat, melt and even lead to a fire.

What does a catastrophic fuse on a battery mean?

I’ve installed fuses or breakers on each non-grounded wire run. A little while back I even added what is called a catastrophic fuse as a final failsafe device. My system had grown to include four large six-volt batteries packing a significant amount of capacity (464 Amp Hours).

What’s the meaning of fuse blown ( 42 )?

What is meant by Fuse Blown (42) – The internal fuse of the battery is no longer working, there’s no option to replace that, hence the entire battery will need to be replaced. 2. Where is the fuse located?