[Shop-talk] wiring question

[ejrussell at mebtel.net]

Clarify: I saw 'fuse link' and thought a length of wire with an in-line 
fuse holder (replaceble fuse). A 'fusible link' is a length of wire 
that is meant to melt & break the connection in the event of an 
overload. 

What you want (I assume) is an in-line fuse, not a fusible link. 

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC

> > I want to wire in an aftermarket horn on my Jeep. The wires that came
> > with the swith are 16 gauge. The Fuse link I bought to wire into this
> > set up is a thicker gauge. 
> >
> > Is this ok?
>
> Not really.  The fusible link will not protect the wire.  Either use larger
> wire or a smaller link.