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Originally Posted by markcee
As an electronics imbecile, I am very curious about this. Since the thermal fuse is obviously temp and not amperage controlled, what is the difference between eliminating it altogether (as OP did) vs. introducing a 15 amp inline fuse? Is there a correlation between measuring excessive temp and amperage?
I would think - most likely in error - that the 15 amp fuse does the same thing (nothing), as removing the blown fuse and splicing the wires together.
Interested to hear the explanation!
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The difference is, in case that wire should short out to ground, the 15 amp fuse would blow before it could overheat and start a fire. It is just an added safety thing. The 15 amp fuse would not blow from high ambient heat like a thermal fuse does. That it is why it is only a temporary fix.
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