North Australian FISH FINDER TM forums

Hi everyone,
I just recently picked up some small led spotties to use on the rig to light the place up while I'm crabbing at night. They are "KORR" lighting 1800 lumens, 18w which draw 1.5amps @ 12v or 0.75amps @ 24v. Do I need to run an inline fuse Any tips or advise will be much appreciated

Assuming your just running a direct line from the battery via a switch to the lights... then hell yeah you need a fuse...

Best option would be to run a fuse bar under your console have some decent wiring to that something that can hold 50amp them off your fuse bar you can run your lights and any other accessories you think fit..

Really?Why wouldn't you?

You must protect every item. wires on moving vehicles/vessels have a habit of wearing thru and causing fires etc

Thanks Sweaty

The fuse will protect you from turning your plastic coated electrical wire into a fume generator. If you shorted the positive and your hull was earthed then the wire will heat up due to the current flow which basically turns your spot lights into a welder. For a few bucks a fuse is a nice little safety item.

Dex

I would put the fuse as close to the battery as possible also.

robertnewland90 wrote:I would put the fuse as close to the battery as possible also.

that's the way.
and if possible label it,,, what that "extra" fuse is for in case it goes into garage , gives the service person an idea.
all additional electrical accessories should be fused. btw, in cars/vehicles..we fuse the power wires, meaning the positive wires that
got constant battery voltage on it.