Fusible Links 16???
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Fusible Links 16???
So one of my fusible links is bad, and I want to replace all three at the starter.. All three have 16 labeled on them, and I did a search but didnt find what I was looking for.. Just wanted to get the correct size fusible links, so what would those be??
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Re: Fusible Links 16???
Prolly actually 1.6, not 16.
That would be, cross-sectional area of 1.6 sq mm.
1.6 sq mm is very close to 14 ga; which makes perfect sense, since fusible links are designed to protect the wire they're in, and as such, are usually 3 - 4 gauges smaller than the main wire (around 40 - 50% of the area); and the big red wires are about 10 ga.
So if you see em listed by wire gauge, look for 14 ga. Or, take your micrometer to the store, and look for ones that are around 1.25 mm (.050") diameter. (the copper, not the insulation)
That would be, cross-sectional area of 1.6 sq mm.
1.6 sq mm is very close to 14 ga; which makes perfect sense, since fusible links are designed to protect the wire they're in, and as such, are usually 3 - 4 gauges smaller than the main wire (around 40 - 50% of the area); and the big red wires are about 10 ga.
So if you see em listed by wire gauge, look for 14 ga. Or, take your micrometer to the store, and look for ones that are around 1.25 mm (.050") diameter. (the copper, not the insulation)
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Re: Fusible Links 16???
Prolly actually 1.6, not 16.
That would be, cross-sectional area of 1.6 sq mm.
1.6 sq mm is very close to 14 ga; which makes perfect sense, since fusible links are designed to protect the wire they're in, and as such, are usually 3 - 4 gauges smaller than the main wire (around 40 - 50% of the area); and the big red wires are about 10 ga.
So if you see em listed by wire gauge, look for 14 ga. Or, take your micrometer to the store, and look for ones that are around 1.25 mm (.050") diameter. (the copper, not the insulation)
That would be, cross-sectional area of 1.6 sq mm.
1.6 sq mm is very close to 14 ga; which makes perfect sense, since fusible links are designed to protect the wire they're in, and as such, are usually 3 - 4 gauges smaller than the main wire (around 40 - 50% of the area); and the big red wires are about 10 ga.
So if you see em listed by wire gauge, look for 14 ga. Or, take your micrometer to the store, and look for ones that are around 1.25 mm (.050") diameter. (the copper, not the insulation)
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