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Silentbob343 · 02-17-2006, 05:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bugbyte

See post 34. Consider what happens if your 12 gauge wire short out near the Opus. You will have a direct short to ground and no fuse. The wire will begin to heat until something gives. That can start a fire.

The fuse is designed to blow if the wire shorts, not the Opus.

Ahh you are correct I never considered the possiblity of a short like that. thank you for the thought.

02-17-2006, 05:47 AM	#42
Silentbob343 Maximum Bitrate Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 520	Quote: Originally Posted by Bugbyte See post 34. Consider what happens if your 12 gauge wire short out near the Opus. You will have a direct short to ground and no fuse. The wire will begin to heat until something gives. That can start a fire. The fuse is designed to blow if the wire shorts, not the Opus. Ahh you are correct I never considered the possiblity of a short like that. thank you for the thought.