Thread: Is this a good way to wire things?

Originally Posted by 10point

This may seem like dumb question but hey I'm an accountant. I only one run one positive and one negative wire to the fuse block correct? Do those wires need an inline fuse or is the fuse block providing that purpose? I ordered the fuse block suggested above this morning.

I seem to recall the ABYC standards indicate that circuit protection needs to be within 7" of the battery ... (Circuit protection is to keep from frying the wires if the battery shorts) ...

If your fuse block mounting is farther than this - you might think about adding a circuit breaker at the battery post to protect the circuit from the battery to the fuse block ...

What are ABYC Standards - American Boat and Yacht Council

Rickie