Geico266
Well Known Member
Being electrically challenged I need to ask the question of VAF on what size wire to use.
Basically, I need to replace a 60 amp fusible link that I blew when I touched the hot side with a wrench.
I know, the 1st lesson in aircraft maintenance is to disconnect the battery. Lesson learned.....again.![Cool :cool: :cool:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
What I'm thinking is to replace it with a 60 amp breaker, leave the fusible link terminal in place to use the terminals for connections, and run power to the terminals through a new 60 amp breaker located on the panel so I can access it if needed.
Clear as mud?![Confused :confused: :confused:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Looking up some tables it appears 8 Gage would do it, but there are 2 values in the table. One value is "Max AMPS for Chassis Wiring" another is "Max AMPS for Power Transmission" So I'm confused.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Basically, I need to replace a 60 amp fusible link that I blew when I touched the hot side with a wrench.
What I'm thinking is to replace it with a 60 amp breaker, leave the fusible link terminal in place to use the terminals for connections, and run power to the terminals through a new 60 amp breaker located on the panel so I can access it if needed.
Clear as mud?
Looking up some tables it appears 8 Gage would do it, but there are 2 values in the table. One value is "Max AMPS for Chassis Wiring" another is "Max AMPS for Power Transmission" So I'm confused.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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