Of course, if you're going to use both at the same time add the power
consumption for both.
bs
Bob Spidell wrote:
> Ron,
>
> The GPS should have a power rating somewhere in the literature or on the
> case, expressed in amps or watts (if it's in watts, divide by 12 to get
> amps). Allow some cushion (50-100%). For example, if the power
> consumption rating for the GPS is 24 watts, it'll pull 2 amps max @12V;
> you could use a 3 amp or larger fuse. The cell phone should pull less
> juice than the GPS.
>
> Make sure the wire can handle more than the fuse.
>
>
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> Ron Fine wrote:
>> I'm going to add a power outlet to my BN7 for cell phone and GPS. I
>> think I
>> should put a fuse inline. What size fuse should I use??
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ron Fine
>> 61BN7
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