> An important principle of wiring is to choose the fuse size based on the > wire size. > Ron Freiberger +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Just as important is to size the wire to the load. The ankle bone's connected to the shin bone, the shin bone's connected to the knee bone........... When I accidently shorted the wing tip light base contact to the side and blew a breaker, did I protect the wire or the component. In this case, both. I repositioned the base contact when I installed a bulb, reset the breaker and everything was fine. Several factors determine the wire size needed. Expected load, length of wire run, wire inside or outside of a bundle, etc. The Tony Bingalis books gives the answers to all these questions and are a very painless way of educating yourself. How many times do I have to say it? Larry Flesner P.S. Your local EAA chapter may have a 1/2 price sale on books and tapes this spring. Perfect time to order the full set of 4.
