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Old 09-08-2013, 10:52 AM   #5
Mike V. Florida
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Default Re: So you think the fuse on the starter will protect you?

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Originally Posted by steve s View Post
Mike,
Can we be confident that the generator "fuse" would burn out before other wiring was smoked?

Steve

NO! wires can burn even with fuses/CB's look at house fires all the branches are "protected" but fires do occur due to wiring. Another point is there are problems with fuses and fuse holders whether you have one or 10. There is no absoulte prevention for wiring fires.
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