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Old 10-19-2008, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Schurkey View Post

Fused link? As in "inline fuse" or as in "fusible link wire four gauge sizes smaller than the wire it protects"?

I'm betting on 16 gauge fusible link wire to protect the 12 gauge power feed wire. Simple, easy, and effective especially for short-term overloads like the inrush current draw when the fan is first started.
As in fuse link wire, 4 guages smaller, soldered connections, link 5" long max.