Battery relocation question.
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i had a circuit breaker before, at some point it just wont turn on anymore - imagine that happening
what kind of fire-causing short circuit are you referring to? when you move the battery everything else stays the same so you just added about 20feet of pricey quality cable that noone will ever touch again
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Like I said, I'm planning to use a fuse not a circuit breaker.
As for the fire, I can think of lots of different things. The most probable would be the power cable getting damaged...which although not likely given a good installation, is certainly not beyond the realm of possibilities.
For me, getting the fuse is not an option. Just about every article I have read insists that the fuse/circuit breaker is a requirement and given that it is a very small investment, I'm not sure why someone wouldn't do it.
For me, getting the fuse is not an option. Just about every article I have read insists that the fuse/circuit breaker is a requirement and given that it is a very small investment, I'm not sure why someone wouldn't do it.
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you know, someone can leave a wrench on top of your battery in the stock location
and start a fire 
but we never worry about it. "almost every one" had to recommend a fuse because its the default for every new wiring without actually thinking about it. of course installing a fuse may sound like a wise decision given you carry replacement(sss) or theyre available everywhere
just the other day, i saw a brand new all orig Maxima burn after it t-boned a saturn. i wouldnt be surprised if the airbag system supplied the spark
but we never worry about it. "almost every one" had to recommend a fuse because its the default for every new wiring without actually thinking about it. of course installing a fuse may sound like a wise decision given you carry replacement(sss) or theyre available everywherejust the other day, i saw a brand new all orig Maxima burn after it t-boned a saturn. i wouldnt be surprised if the airbag system supplied the spark
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To each his own. You keep arguing against a fuse but have failed to provide any reasoning...
other than you don't think it is necessary. The cost is minimal and the time for installation is minimal.
I already carry around fuses in case one in my fuse box blows and it isn't a problem to carry around a couple more. Even if I didn't, and the fuse blew, I'd be happy knowing that the fuse did its job rather than having a short.
So if your only argument against the fuse is because I would have to carry around a spare, that is a very poor argument because if the fuse wasn't necessary, it will never blow anyway.
Why tempt fate by not doing it? If you are going to argue against it, provide a reason.
I already carry around fuses in case one in my fuse box blows and it isn't a problem to carry around a couple more. Even if I didn't, and the fuse blew, I'd be happy knowing that the fuse did its job rather than having a short.
So if your only argument against the fuse is because I would have to carry around a spare, that is a very poor argument because if the fuse wasn't necessary, it will never blow anyway.
Why tempt fate by not doing it? If you are going to argue against it, provide a reason.
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From: Cowlesville, NY.... Pop 1,067
I don't
because I want maximum reliability. I don't need another connection with the potential to loosen corrode or just fail.
A spare is great if you're just tooling around, but when losing even 1 minute could mean losing the race, you go for reliablity over anything else.
Go for the fuse, it will work just fine.
A spare is great if you're just tooling around, but when losing even 1 minute could mean losing the race, you go for reliablity over anything else.
Go for the fuse, it will work just fine.
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LOL bit hostile there ey. how about think that i'm not arguing with you hmm. everything posted here
are just for your intelligent self to consider. in the end you will be the one to fvck it up just dismiss my opinion if you will. to each his own opinions to relate to is correct :P
to answer your question, i thought it was clear, i dont see a dire need for a fuse, so i dont need a reason. a toggle switch is great for boxed batteries BTW
just dismiss my opinion if you will. to each his own opinions to relate to is correct :Pto answer your question, i thought it was clear, i dont see a dire need for a fuse, so i dont need a reason. a toggle switch is great for boxed batteries BTW
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i learned my lessons well :) I always budget my fuel but 3 times now that I caught up with cars
during time trials and was required to do a re-run... sputtering and not finishing my runs. friends like liam dont have a drop to spare! anyway, i'll try to remember not to go too far with the "perfect setup" everytime and stick with realistic possibilities
any possibility you can autox that car locally? you're in NJ right? how about joining us for the tristate championships?
anyway, i'll try to remember not to go too far with the "perfect setup" everytime and stick with realistic possibilitiesany possibility you can autox that car locally? you're in NJ right? how about joining us for the tristate championships?
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Not hostile at all. Just looking for something that backs up your opinion.
You can't deny that there are valid reasons to fuse. You may believe that the probabilities are so small that it isn't "worth it", but given the little expense and work, I still can't understand your reasoning for arguing against it.
Your opinion is obviously that I shouldn't run a fuse, but you have yet to say why...my "intelligent self" would love to consider what you are saying rather than dismiss it as you suggest, but I need a reason to consider it. Something to back up what you are saying...an article for me to read...a personal experience?
Squidix9 brings up the point of decreased reliability, but I am not doing the competitve rally events where dirt and vibration are major issues like he is.
Your opinion is obviously that I shouldn't run a fuse, but you have yet to say why...my "intelligent self" would love to consider what you are saying rather than dismiss it as you suggest, but I need a reason to consider it. Something to back up what you are saying...an article for me to read...a personal experience?
Squidix9 brings up the point of decreased reliability, but I am not doing the competitve rally events where dirt and vibration are major issues like he is.
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