Fuse rating for directly connected accessory socket?

[Goo]

I want to use my compressor from the accessory socket but it cuts out - according to the compressor's manual a common problem that is down to the canbus being a bit overcautious. So I am thinking of rewiring the socket directly to the battery and inserting an inline fuse. Seems like a neater solution than putting in a new socket.

My question is, what rating fuse should I use?

Thanks!

 

[AberdeenAngus]

My compressor pulls about 7amp full load and could well peak above that upon starting.
10Amp might be just a wee bit low so I've used a 15Amp.

 

[Beemerman59]

I have used 15amp also, just make sure your wiring and plugs etc are suitably rated.

 

[illumeo]

I used a 15 amp fuse, so far so good.

 

[rce]

I want to use my compressor from the accessory socket but it cuts out - according to the compressor's manual a common problem that is down to the canbus being a bit overcautious. So I am thinking of rewiring the socket directly to the battery and inserting an inline fuse. Seems like a neater solution than putting in a new socket.

My question is, what rating fuse should I use?

Thanks!

I went the second socket route, have a choice of switched and permanent socket that way.

 

[Goo]

Thanks all!

 

[Dave Ett]

Before you leap in to this, remember the fuse is there to protect THE WIRE from overheating and catching fire.

You MUST use a wire of the right size for the job, then fit a fuse to protect it - not the thing you're attaching to it!

 

[StumpyFingers]

Before you leap in to this, remember the fuse is there to protect THE WIRE from overheating and catching fire.

You MUST use a wire of the right size for the job, then fit a fuse to protect it - not the thing you're attaching to it!

If you get wire from a car accessory shop like Halfords, you can buy 17 amp wire, My favourite size, on one occasion I needed 25 amp, if that is all you have use that with the fuse and it will never melt from the load.

 

[Goo]

Before you leap in to this, remember the fuse is there to protect THE WIRE from overheating and catching fire.

You MUST use a wire of the right size for the job, then fit a fuse to protect it - not the thing you're attaching to it!

So if I'm using a 15 amp fuse, does that mean I should fit 15 amp wire? ie as thick as standard mains cable for a kettle or whatever?

 

[Goo]

If you get wire from a car accessory shop like Halfords, you can buy 17 amp wire, My favourite size, on one occasion I needed 25 amp, if that is all you have use that with the fuse and it will never melt from the load.

Oh right - I get it - you've answered that question - thanks!