Inline Fuse - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sdfishman · 11-17-2011, 08:06 AM

How many use inline fuses for there FF and bait tanks?

wiredantz · 11-17-2011, 08:08 AM

I use only one on my fish finder... Bait tank i don't...

Fish finder are more money...

Lets_Fish · 11-17-2011, 06:53 PM

Always, insurance on an expensive piece of electronics!

mazilla · 11-17-2011, 10:41 PM

I was sitting in the garage the other day wondering why I didn't set you up with a fuse, then I remembered it's because you were in a rush so we just slapped it together real quick and never got around to finishing the job...we we're supposed to square that away when we got back, like two months ago...did you buy the battery box yet? lol

And that reminds me, i still have that mini fuse jammed in my fuse holder from that day at the launch!

jorluivil · 11-17-2011, 10:50 PM

I use none and none.. however, if I had a lowrance hd-s system I'll probably use 3 in-line fuses.

coxtanker421 · 11-20-2011, 05:42 AM

where can i purchase the inline fuse? auto parts store? do i install on positive side?

mazilla · 11-20-2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by coxtanker421

where can i purchase the inline fuse? auto parts store? do i install on positive side?

Yes, you can get one at any auto parts store and then install it in the positive line between your battery and the item(s) you want to protect. I wire mine in right at the battery so it stays inside the battery box away from moisture.

Devildawgjj · 11-20-2011, 08:06 AM

I have the 3 fuse for the FF, but want to add the bait tank to the same battery. Should I go up to a 10 or so?

GregAndrew · 11-20-2011, 08:47 AM

Devil - where are you going to split the power off for the 2 devices? I would use 2 fuses if possible. My bait pump says to use a 5 amp fuse.

Iceman · 11-20-2011, 09:07 AM

Highly recommend using bus fuses (ATC)rather than the glass ones (AGC). Troubleshooting, many times I have found poor connection with the most minor of corrosion on the latter type fuses. We sell quality marine ones.

11-17-2011, 08:06 AM	#1
sdfishman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 115	Inline Fuse How many use inline fuses for there FF and bait tanks?

11-17-2011, 08:08 AM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I use only one on my fish finder... Bait tank i don't... Fish finder are more money... __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

11-17-2011, 10:50 PM	#5
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I use none and none.. however, if I had a lowrance hd-s system I'll probably use 3 in-line fuses. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

11-20-2011, 05:42 AM	#6
coxtanker421 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 270	F/ F where can i purchase the inline fuse? auto parts store? do i install on positive side?

11-20-2011, 09:07 AM	#10
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Highly recommend using bus fuses (ATC)rather than the glass ones (AGC). Troubleshooting, many times I have found poor connection with the most minor of corrosion on the latter type fuses. We sell quality marine ones. __________________

11-17-2011, 06:53 PM	#3
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Always, insurance on an expensive piece of electronics!

11-17-2011, 10:41 PM	#4
mazilla advocatus diaboli Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	I was sitting in the garage the other day wondering why I didn't set you up with a fuse, then I remembered it's because you were in a rush so we just slapped it together real quick and never got around to finishing the job...we we're supposed to square that away when we got back, like two months ago...did you buy the battery box yet? lol And that reminds me, i still have that mini fuse jammed in my fuse holder from that day at the launch!

11-20-2011, 08:06 AM	#8
Devildawgjj Kayak BOOT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ventura County Posts: 251	I have the 3 fuse for the FF, but want to add the bait tank to the same battery. Should I go up to a 10 or so?

11-20-2011, 08:47 AM	#9
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Devil - where are you going to split the power off for the 2 devices? I would use 2 fuses if possible. My bait pump says to use a 5 amp fuse.