Re: [MV] Fireworks

From: Ryan Gill (rmgill@mindspring.com)
Date: Thu Apr 08 2004 - 15:10:03 PDT


At 4:54 PM -0400 4/8/04, Larry Tighe wrote:
>I can't figure why Uncle Sam has not put something like a 30 amp cartridge
>fuse in series with the radio line at the battery!
>
>Just finished up installing an extensive radio package in the M998 and for
>the life of me, don't know why that primary power line, CX-4720 is not fused
>at the battery....it goes right to the battery and could cause a disasterous
>fire if it ever meets ground!
>
>I'm putting in a fuse tomorrow! I'd recommend it to all Mil Vehicle
>Listers.

Heck a resettable breaker would be even better. Newark has a few that
are push-button or toggle types that allow you to disconnect the
power in a clear, simple manner.

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