> Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 16:29:15 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Mike Styer <m_styer@go.com>
> Subject: DML: electric fan troubles
>
> Hey folks,
>
> Driving home tonight from work I noticed that my electric fan wasnt working, which in
> rush hour traffic on a warm muggy day meant for a close call with overheating. I got > home, checked every thing out and it was the fuse that had blown. I replaced it, dorve > my bro to scouts where it blew again, and again on the way back. So for some reason my > electric fan is blowing fuses.
>
> I have a 16" Permacool electric fan wired to the battery and grounded at the headlight > ground. The connections dont look loose, but I didnt get to shake them around much > cause its still raining here at the house. So why is i blowing fuses? Any ideas?
>
> Mike S.
First off, I would use a direct battery ground.
Second, I never crimp connectors, I always solder all the connectors or
splices.
Usually a blown fuse is some type of short, or a voltage overload.
If it melts that's usually because it's making bad contact, which
creates resistance and heat.
Alan S.
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