Increase CB amp rating in fairing aux power recepticle?

[fredfloon]

Can i change the circuit breaker from 5 amps to say 15_20 amps without blowing up the electrical system? I need to run a 12 volt air pump which has blown the 5 amp fuze tout de suit (PDQ) both times i've tried. Any thoughts? FF

[Kirby]

Don't think the wiring will take it. I just wired in a separate aux. plug for just that purpose. Located it just below and behind the front seat on the left side sitting on it. No more worries!

[Freebird]

I agree. I don't remember for sure but it seems that the wire going to that receptacle is only about a number 20AWG or something like that.

[Rick Haywood]

I have a battery tender so I wired up a dc aux plug with a battery tender end that I then just plug into that. I use mine for charging cell phones at night when we camp and also blowing up air mattress. Works perfect.

[V7Goose]

Never ever ever ever ever replace an existing fuse or circuit breaker in ANY house or vehicle with a larger fuse. This is NEVER safe.

Goose

[MikeWa]

Can i change the circuit breaker from 5 amps to say 15_20 amps without blowing up the electrical system? I need to run a 12 volt air pump which has blown the 5 amp fuze tout de suit (PDQ) both times i've tried. Any thoughts? FF

 

Can you say relay? Power the control from the 5 amp ckt. Run a new load ckt from the battery with a fuse of your choosing.

Mike

[camos]

My battery charger charger came with a two prong bullet style connector that plugs into a pair of alligator clips. I wired a fused connector to the battery to make it easier to attach the charger. When I bought an air compressor it came with a power point socket which I cut off and put the bullet type plug on. It's inexpensive and works great.