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Message: <blockquote data-quote="envengineer" data-source="post: 2413319" data-attributes="member: 571710">It is more than a good idea, it is a neccesity.  Always put a fuse on any connection near the source of the current so in the event of a short to ground you blow the fuse instead of ignite your car.  This goes for all the smaller things you wire up as well, like fans or lights, event the remote output on your head unit if it has the potential to ever short or see too much current draw (to protect the unit more than prevent a fire).When in doubt fuse it, and make sure to read up on your wiring and your amps/accessories to make sure that you don't overfuse (use too high of an amp rating).  If your amps do not have internal fuses (like my Zeds), you need to follow the manufacturers specification when selecting the fuse for that amps power cable.</blockquote>

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