FW: [T3] Fuses

[Gurrola_J <Gurrola_J@BLS.GOV>]

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> From: 	Gurrola_J
> Sent: 	Wednesday, October 07, 1998 1:03 PM
> To: 	'CCRoo@aol.com'
> Subject: 	RE: [T3] Fuses
> Importance: 	High
> 
> Think of amps like the pressure in a garden hose.  The fuses are the
> nozzle (for lack of a better analogy).  If the hose is rated to
> operate at a maximum pressure of 8 amps and you put a load of 16 amps,
> can you guess what might happen?  Your fuses will be fine but when the
> load increase beyond the 8 amps your f-ing wires and associated
> equipment will be toast.  SO don't be stupid and find another mechanic
> because this guy is a complete f-ing moron for telling you this.  He's
> doing you no favors.  Go to an electrical shop and find out why your
> blowing up your fuses.  Stop trying to mickey mouse your way throught
> this or your find yourself toasting marshmellow on the 405 at rush
> hour. 
> 
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> From: 	CCRoo@aol.com[SMTP:CCRoo@aol.com]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, October 07, 1998 12:36 PM
> To: 	type3@vwtype3.org
> Subject: 	[T3] Fuses
> 
> Kate,
> 
> My mechanic told me to replace my old fuses with only16 amp fuses
> (instead of
> 8 and 16's) because of the age of the car.  He's said the 8's would
> just blow
> unneccessarily.   I wonder if anyone on the list has an objection to
> that?
> 
> Although the idea disturbed me I went ahead and put all 16 amp fuses
> into the
> car and she's been running fine for months without any problems.
> 
> I bought the fuses for a few bucks at Pep Boys (a big automotive chain
> in Los
> Angeles).  They were very easy to find.
> 
> Best,
> Raoul O'Connell
> Auto 70 SB
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