Questions I get in my inbox (fuses for fishfinder)

[old_rookie]

There was an electronics shop in Kearny Mesa - Western Radio Electronics - I did a google search and found it on Trade street - but I don't know if it is the same place, but moved. Anyway, they had a lot of electronic parts, connectors, heat-shrink tubing - most likely they have in-line fuse parts.

Another place for parts was Gateway Electronics - but it was surplus type store - in Kearny Mesa too, not sure if it is there anymore - I haven't been to these places in a long time.

[old_rookie]

Disregard my previous post here. The online store at this site has a lot to offer.

[lamb]

very nice and clean

[sandydiego]

Cheap Insurance. Fuses are much cheaper to replace.........

[BigBalsa]

My take - Always fuse the positive, as close to the power source as possible (i.e. between first termination/switch and battery).

A short between fuse and battery is basically outside the "zone of protection" provided by the fuse, and will burn up the battery; a short that is unfused can burn up insulation, wires, and delicate electronics. Since water is such a good conductor, and the possibility for inundation or other phenomenon exists while kayaking, take precaution and fuse accordingly.

[bubblehide]

Generally, I fuse with wild abandon

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by bubblehide

Generally, I fuse with wild abandon

I have a short fuse