Attaching a fuse to a new set of batteries?
Due to various craziness in life, I let the batteries on my rig expire, so the only purpose they have is a core charge refund. This time around, I'm getting two 12 volt jars, using 36" 0 gauge cables...
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Drew, what you say above makes solid electrical sense regarding what is most likely to happen.
What prompted my (conservative) decision to add a fuse between our two paralleled 12 volt RV batteries was both a small but possible safety concern ... plus a vague memory of reading someplace about it being a recommended practice.
I just ran across this article today. In paragraph 7.3.3 of this article, the author states "For safety, a DC fuse in series with each parallel battery is highly recommended.":
http://jgdarden.com/batteryfaq/carfaq7.htm#better
What prompted my (conservative) decision to add a fuse between our two paralleled 12 volt RV batteries was both a small but possible safety concern ... plus a vague memory of reading someplace about it being a recommended practice.
I just ran across this article today. In paragraph 7.3.3 of this article, the author states "For safety, a DC fuse in series with each parallel battery is highly recommended.":
http://jgdarden.com/batteryfaq/carfaq7.htm#better
