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Old Oct 19, 2023
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Fuse issue

Need some clarification. Have 55 watt fogs, 9.2 amp draw. 10 amp should be fine I’ve read, but after 5/10 mins. It pops every time. Wired 14 ga. which again should be fine with 10 amp I’ve also read. Other posts say 15/20 amp with 14 ga.
I’m using switched power in fuse box, when wired to battery I’ve forgotten too many times they were on so AAA was on speed dial. Thanks
 
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Old Oct 19, 2023
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You are most likely running into the problem of heat in the bulbs causing wattage/amps to go up, 55watt rating would be if bulbs were being cooled and not in a housing
Try 15amp fuse

A Fuse is there to prevent a dead short from causing a fire from a wire melting
With a 9 amp draw you should use a fuse with at least a 50% higher rating, so 13.5amps(15 amp) minimum

14ga wire is OK for up to 10ft with 15amps

 
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