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by Snowfish3
Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:33 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Power inverter install
Replies: 10
Views: 1979

Re: Power inverter install

The gauge of the wire is dependent on the distance from the voltage source and the tolerated voltage drop 3%-5% as well as the potential amp load. Then fused to protect that wire from melting or fire, if there is a dead short. The fuse in this case protects the wire (as Mainesail stated) not the inv...
by Snowfish3
Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Fairing compound vs. Glazing compound
Replies: 3
Views: 1327

Re: Fairing compound vs. Glazing compound

Thanks for the reply. I knew that there was a reason. I will go after it with thickened epoxy.

Kurt
by Snowfish3
Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Fairing compound vs. Glazing compound
Replies: 3
Views: 1327

Fairing compound vs. Glazing compound

I am in the process of building a battery box out of plywood. I am going to line the inside with glass so as to hold any spilled liquid and to strengthen the box. My question is could I use DAP (glazing Compound) to fair the corners instead of fairing compound. I will be painting the outside with in...