Tag - Alternators

Alternator > fuse > battery bank. But where does the fuse go?

Where do I put the fuse? It's one of the most common questions I get asked by customers installing a new alternator. In order to answer this question, we need to establish a few facts as defined by the ABYC and BMEEA - The fuse or circuit breaker is there to protect the cable, not the equipment. The fuse shall be installed within 200mm of the source of power (with exceptions). The 'source of power' will be the battery. The...

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