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dirtdivaca
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Jan 11, 2017

Electrical question: 2 fuses operate together in parallel?

So while trying to troubleshoot power draw issues in our trailer, we discovered that two fuses seem to be running in parallel (or in series) as I think is the proper technical term? :@ In our 2014 ...
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mike-s
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Jan 11, 2017
Wiring fuses in parallel, as you describe, is not proper. You're correct that it could allow up to a 30A draw, which the wiring is unlikely to be rated for. It should be fixed.

Wiring fuses in series (along the same circuit) is fine.

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