Connect fuse directly to battery terminal?
Can I connect a Mega style fuse directly to the battery terminal with the other end connected to the cable with a bolt? If it blows does the fuse stay in one piece? I installed new batteries and th...
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The short answer is YES..
But the longer answer is you may not want to
First.. The fuse is not designed for physical loads.. Only electrical loads. a proper fuse holder puts no PHYSICAL stress on the fuse. Thus the fuse may last longer
Second the metal on the fuse terminal is likely DIFFERENT from the battery terminal
Two different metals, Current plus acidic "Water" is ... A bad mix
But you can likely do it and it will work.. May need more maintenance however.,
But the longer answer is you may not want to
First.. The fuse is not designed for physical loads.. Only electrical loads. a proper fuse holder puts no PHYSICAL stress on the fuse. Thus the fuse may last longer
Second the metal on the fuse terminal is likely DIFFERENT from the battery terminal
Two different metals, Current plus acidic "Water" is ... A bad mix
But you can likely do it and it will work.. May need more maintenance however.,
