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Old 11-01-2007, 11:17 AM   #4
turbo_slug
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Quote:
Originally posted by orgasm_donor
Within 18" of the battery is the rule of thumb and IASCA regulation as well.
if it's going to be that long, make sure there's some sort of mechanical serurement for that 18" length of wire (ie. zip tie it). if the wire somehow falls out of the fuse holder then lands on the chassis, it could pass hundreds of amps until the wire or the battery melts
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