Today in our boat electrical series, we talk about how to choose the best wire for your boat, as well as current-limiting devices such as fuses and circuit breakers.
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PART 2: WIRE & FUSES
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IN THIS VIDEO:
[00:00] Video Start
[00:19] Intro
[01:14] What is Wire?
[01:25] Best Materials for Wiring
[02:37] Structure of the Wire
[03:53] Coatings on Modern Wires
[05:21] Wire Sizes / Gauges
[06:15] Best Practices for Sizing
[07:12] What Size Wire Should I Use?
[08:34] Why Size Matters (and FIRE RISK)
[11:00] An Experiment
[14:38] Current-Limiting Devices
[15:19] Fuses
[16:20] Circuit Breakers
[16:57] What's the Difference?
[17:20] The Myth About Fuses
[19:25] Summary
[19:36] Practical Application
[20:52] How to Prioritize Your Budget
[22:00] REVIEW / QUIZ
[24:32] Wrap-Up, Coming Up Next...
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