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Inline" is a physical characteristic of a fuse, but does not describe the actual fuse. There are several reasons for adding an inline fuse to an accessory. Inline fuses serve to protect the accessory and the power supply or the battery providing the power. Inline fuse holders can be waterproof and heat-resistant for rugged environments. Some inline fuse holders include pigtails on each end for connecting to the power source and the electrical device. Inline fuse holders can accommodate glass and solid fuses. A twist-lock cap controls access to the fuse.
Instructions
1. Cut the wire providing power to the accessory. Strip the insulation back approximately 3/8 inch using a wire-strip-and-crimp tool. It is essential that none of the copper strands get cut while stripping since this will weaken the wire. Carefully twist the exposed strands of copper wire, forming a tight point with no loose wires. Repeat this procedure on the other end of the wire.
2. Strip the insulation from the wires on each end of the inline fuse holder. Insert one of the stripped wires from the fuse holder into the wire crimp. Secure the wire to the crimp using the wire-crimp tool. Make sure that the crimp covers the bare section of the wire and not the insulation. Attach the other end of the crimp to one end of the power line and secure it with the wire-crimp tool. Join the remaining power line wire and inline fuse holder wire using the wire crimp tool.
3. Inspect all of the connections to ensure that there is no exposed bare wire. Test the integrity of each connection with an easy pull on the wires. Check the 12-volt glass fuse to ensure that the current rating is sufficient to provide protection for the electrical accessory. Ensure that the voltage rating of the fuse is 12 volts or higher. Insert the 12-volt glass fuse into the inline fuse holder. Apply power to the accessory and check to see if the glass fuse blows.
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