what do i need - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jruiz · 01-23-2013, 02:06 PM

3A should be plenty. Look up the current draw on your FF and at least triple it. Mine draws around 0.25A and I use a 3A fuse

packeryakker · 01-23-2013, 02:23 PM

3 amp should do it

TJones · 01-23-2013, 03:33 PM

Manual said 3 amp. Right now I have nothing connected, which is not recommended. Thanks for help .

StinkyMatt · 01-23-2013, 03:40 PM

I will get all kinds of crap for this.

In three years I have never had an inline fuse on my ff. zero issues.

Running fuse free is only for the elite, you might not want to do it.

driftwood · 01-23-2013, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

I will get all kinds of crap for this.

In three years I have never had an inline fuse on my ff. zero issues.

Running fuse free is only for the elite, you might not want to do it.

X2. Inline fuse is just another reason why your FF won't
come on when your on the water.

Lipripper92592 · 01-23-2013, 07:43 PM

The fuse is more for fire protection, keeps your FF from melting through the bottom of your yak if you have a serious short. There are a couple good stories on the net from guys who did not use them in the past, but surely do now.

flytuber4 · 01-23-2013, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

I will get all kinds of crap for this.

In three years I have never had an inline fuse on my ff. zero issues.

Running fuse free is only for the elite, you might not want to do it.

Now that you have said that you better watch out haha

JarrodMc · 01-23-2013, 09:35 PM

The guys at OEX told me they don't run fuses anymore because it's just one more spot for possible corrosion. That being said, you can get some waterproof Buss fuse holders from West Marine or somewhere similar that should work if you do decide to run fuses.

Baja_Traveler · 01-24-2013, 06:10 AM

My HDS came with one of the waterproof fuse holders, which I put up with the battery to keep dry and accessable. Notice the pack of extra fuses there just in case...

01-23-2013, 02:23 PM	#2
packeryakker Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Victorville Posts: 61	ditto 3 amp should do it

01-23-2013, 03:33 PM	#3
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	If I remember correctly Manual said 3 amp. Right now I have nothing connected, which is not recommended. Thanks for help .

01-23-2013, 02:06 PM	#1
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	3A should be plenty. Look up the current draw on your FF and at least triple it. Mine draws around 0.25A and I use a 3A fuse

01-23-2013, 03:40 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	I will get all kinds of crap for this. In three years I have never had an inline fuse on my ff. zero issues. Running fuse free is only for the elite, you might not want to do it.

01-23-2013, 07:43 PM	#6
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	The fuse is more for fire protection, keeps your FF from melting through the bottom of your yak if you have a serious short. There are a couple good stories on the net from guys who did not use them in the past, but surely do now.

01-23-2013, 09:35 PM	#8
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	The guys at OEX told me they don't run fuses anymore because it's just one more spot for possible corrosion. That being said, you can get some waterproof Buss fuse holders from West Marine or somewhere similar that should work if you do decide to run fuses.

01-24-2013, 06:10 AM	#9
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	My HDS came with one of the waterproof fuse holders, which I put up with the battery to keep dry and accessable. Notice the pack of extra fuses there just in case...