From: zain@nowhere.com   
      
   On Mon, 11 May 2009 12:17:30 -0700, SMS    
   wrote:   
      
   >Zain wrote:   
   >   
   >> Thanks. I knew it wasn't to protect the solar charger, but my   
   >> understanding is that fuses stop a potential fire if the accessory   
   >> attached sends too much juice down the wire and it overheats. Is that   
   >> right?   
   >   
   >No. The real danger isn't the device drawing too much current, it's that   
   >the +12V wire will short out somewhere between the device and the   
   >battery, and the wire will heat up, and it will cause a fire. You want   
   >to be extra careful when running after-market accessories, since the   
   >routing of the wiring may not be optimal, and the insulation could melt,   
   >or be scraped off by various engine parts or by rough metal (i.e. where   
   >it passes through the firewall).   
      
   Thanks for explaining. I was careful to route it safely and even used   
   duct tape to keep it where I wanted it. But I will install a fuse   
   anyway.   
      
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