Inline fuse for gauge lights on dimmer

[DCVING 6]

I am installing a couple gauges and planned on using the LPS slot in the fuse box so the gauges dim with the lights. Should I put an inline fuse inbetween? I have a package of 4A fast-acting fuses that were used for the power to the gauges.

 

[Turbotre]

It is already fused,at the fuse box,but you can add one just for the new gauge lights.

 

[garyk1970]

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[DCVING 6]

Pardon my ignorance but...

It is already fused at the box even if there is no fuse in the box at that location? I was planning on going in the front of the box with a spade connector where the fuse would normally plug in.

I guess the same goes for the positive for the gauges. It will go to the IGN slot where the fuse would normally plug in. This one has a 4A fast acting in-line fuse as recommended by Autometer.

 

[garyk1970]

The spots are not for fuses but they are for auxiliary plugs....the ign is fused by a fuse in box already 10a fuse think...the illumination is fused by a 5a fuse ...

 

[DCVING 6]

Cool thanks Gary!

I am snapping pictures along the way, hopefully I will be able to make a little write up for the electrical forum.

 

[garyk1970]

Cool...do a good job and ill sticky it...

 

[DCVING 6]

Gary, meant to ask you had mentioned in a PM to use an uninsulated male spade connecter. All the stuff I saw at my local ACE Hardware was insulated. Any downside to using these instead?

 

[garyk1970]

Insulated terminals wont fit...there an easy solution...grasp terminal with needle nose pliers and pull out..then crimp and use as normal.

 

[aminga]

I'm not sure it would fit in the LMP terminal but PICO makes a GM Ign Cavity tap and a GM Battery cavity tap. Designed to fit slots and lock in place