Archive for December, 2008
Do you know your fuses?
A fuse is a device that, by the melting of its element, opens an electrical circuit. The melting of the element occurs when the electrical current exceeds a specified level for a specified time. This action is irreversible and the fuse must be replaced after the circuit malfunction is repaired.
A fuse is a temperature-sensitive device. This means that changes in ambient temperature, external heat sources (such as other fuses) and external heat sinks (such as conducting wires) affect the fuse.
Fuse ratings are based on an ambient temperature of 77°F. Higher ambient temperatures will lower the effective fuse rating, and the fuse will open quicker for a given overload current.
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Tags: alternator, battery, blow, circuit, fuse
Use of Hooke's Law in the Highway Series
American Autowire has incorporated the principal of “Hooke’s Law” into the design and construction of the Highway Series. Innovations like this ensure that we provide you with the consistently superior product in the market. The diagram shown explains more. We Make Wiring THAT Easy!
Tags: highway, hookes, law
Overview of American Autowire product lines
Not sure which our our product lines is right for your project? Click on the chart above to view a chart providing a brief description of all of our product lines, so you are sure to choose the product that is just right for you!
Tags: builder, classic, custom, factory, fit, harness, highway, OEM, plus, power, street rod, update, wiring
Anatomy of a Vehicle Electrical System
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Tags: battery, dash, engine, harness, wire, wiring
Key Features of American Autowire Wiring Kits
1. Rock Solid Panel:
Able to be placed in locations not limited to the Dash/Firewall area.
2. Wires Connected as Needed:
Avoids handling clumps of wires
3. 1-Sided Panel Connections:
Provides neat dressing of wires
4. Unique Connections:
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Tags: circuit, connection, harness, wiring
Click the link below to view a PDF of the press release listing the features of the Lifeline Memory Retention Module.
Lifeline Press Release
*Press release is in PDF format and may require a brief download.
Tags: battery, lifeline, memory
Building a custom or street rod vehicle? American Autowire offers three product lines for custom and street rod wiring: Highway Series, Power Plus Series, and the Builder Series. Here you can compare the three lines to find right product for your project!
Click the link below to view a chart comparing the features of American Autowire’s three Custom/Street Rod product lines.
Custom/Street Rod Kit Comparison
Tags: builder, classic, custom, highway, plus, power, rod, street, update, wiring
Lifeline Memory Retention Module
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Tags: battery, lifeline, memory
