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[rob_ski99@yahoo.com]

What AMP rated fuse should I install on a in-line fuse holder to power my Garmin GPS II Plus? Any tips appreciated. Thanks, Rob Houston, TX - A15

[Dan Oaks]

on 7/28/01 3:16 PM, rob_ski99@... at rob_ski99@... wrote:

> What AMP rated fuse should I install on a in-line fuse holder to > power my Garmin GPS II Plus? Any tips appreciated. > > Thanks, > Rob > > Houston, TX - A15 > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

Since I use the same plug to hook up my battery charger and air compressor, I used a 10A fuse. The fuse is to protect against fire if the wire shorts to ground. No fuse, however small, is fast enough to protect your GPS or any other electronics. That protection is built into the unit. -- bierdo

[Rich Kickbush]

> > > Since I use the same plug to hook up my battery charger and air

compressor,

> I used a 10A fuse. The fuse is to protect against fire if the wire shorts

to

> ground. No fuse, however small, is fast enough to protect your GPS or any > other electronics. That protection is built into the unit. > > > -- > bierdo >

Gotta disagree. A fuse won't protect against fast transient spikes and surges, but a 1/4 amp fuse is going to blow way faster than a 10Amp, and a correctly rated fuse will save electronic equipment, otherwise why would we have them in the first place? Not just in the rare event of a short circuit - you're protecting against overvoltage as well. A 10 amp will hold something like 12 amps for a hour. Not a lot of equipment has proper overload circuitry built in, and a fuse is way cheaper to replace in any rate. Rich

[DEHAGER@IX.NETCOM.COM]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., rob_ski99@y... wrote:

> What AMP rated fuse should I install on a in-line fuse holder to > power my Garmin GPS II Plus? Any tips appreciated. >

The GPS II draws about 350mA. Use a glass fast blow 500mA - 750mA fuse for protection and keep it as close to the battery as possible. I use an eMap w/ Touratech mount and ran an extra 18ga guage wire from the battery so that I can have power all the time.

[Dan Oaks]

on 7/28/01 5:39 PM, Rich Kickbush at richardk@... wrote:

>>> >> Since I use the same plug to hook up my battery charger and air > compressor, >> I used a 10A fuse. The fuse is to protect against fire if the wire shorts > to >> ground. No fuse, however small, is fast enough to protect your GPS or any >> other electronics. That protection is built into the unit. >> >> >> -- >> bierdo >> > Gotta disagree. A fuse won't protect against fast transient spikes and > surges, but a 1/4 amp fuse is going to blow way faster than a 10Amp, and a > correctly rated fuse will save electronic equipment, otherwise why would we > have them in the first place? Not just in the rare event of a short > circuit - you're protecting against overvoltage as well. A 10 amp will hold > something like 12 amps for a hour. Not a lot of equipment has proper > overload circuitry built in, and a fuse is way cheaper to replace in any > rate. > > Rich >

I think we're talking about apples and oranges. I'm talking about the powerpoint (Cig light socket) and I think you're talking about the inline fuse on the power cord for the GPS. Sorry if I confused the issue. However, I've never seen a fuse save an electronic device. -- bierdo

[klx650dan@eatmydirt.com]

Sure like mine. If you roll up the garments and tightly pack the bag with other items.. I was surprised how much i could get in them Used them for the Copper Canyon ride into Mex last year and riding around Moab last month. Granted we did not camp or make our meals but along with a top bag and two stuff sacks tied on the top of each Ortlieb bag I had all I needed. I have not used a tank bag yet so there is anothe option for storage for me. A bit inconvienient being a top loader but pack the stuff at the botoom you may only need at the end of each days ride. Dan P Graham WA

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Alan L Henderson wrote: > At 10:31 AM 7/26/2001 -0600, you wrote: > >Anyone out there using the ortlieb dry bags? I would want to use them on a > klr and > >sportbike. Any testimonials? > >Bob