Fuses - Is one type better?

[ChopperJeff]

Now that I've ditched the ol' EHC and replaced it with the Wire-Plus from LowDownChopShop, I'm contemplating about all those fuses. So far there's 3, not including the circuit breaker for the VR.

My questions are:
- Is going with one fuse block that can hold all 4 fuses a good idea?
- If one goes with a fuse block, is it OK to get one that has one battery input (ganged input), that then goes out thru each fuse to its intended device? (As opposed to the old 4 input/4 output type)
- Is it good to switch the VR circuit breaker to a fuse?
- Are the ATO style any better than the ol' glass type?

Never thought I'd be in a quandary about fuses, but sometimes it's the simple things in life that get me.

Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[pig pen]

I wouldn't fix what isn't broken.

 

[TheDeadOne]

My questions are:
- Is going with one fuse block that can hold all 4 fuses a good idea?

Yep, it's more compact and easier to both troubleshoot and locate for mounting.

- If one goes with a fuse block, is it OK to get one that has one battery input (ganged input), that then goes out thru each fuse to its intended device? (As opposed to the old 4 input/4 output type)

Single input/w multi-output is the best for less problems. Works exactly the same as 4 in and 4 out.

- Is it good to switch the VR circuit breaker to a fuse?

Personally, I like the option of being able to just reset the breaker if tripped opposed to having to carry a replacement fuse around if it goes out.

- Are the ATO style any better than the ol' glass type?

No difference, just more compact and more readily available now, rather than the 'ol glass tube style.

just my $.02 :2thumbs:

 

[DRBarnhart]

:iagree:

What he said!

Dennis

 

[chacha]

Been running a 2x3 block for the last year since I dumped the EHC....

 

[outdoorsman26]

use a penny it will never blow!!