No. Just like all the computers that use the same 5V USB ports this had built-in circuit protection.Just bought one of these to get a couple USB ports on the bike. For phone.
Does this need to be fused?
That too was my thinking so I figured I'd post the question.EDIT: I just checked the advert for this device and it appears to have an over-current protection circuit built-in so I would guess that a fuse is NOT necessary afterall.
I bought the same one about a yer ago. It is by far a cheap chinese piece of...
I looked at that one first !I use the one linked below. Bought in April of 18 and it's working still.
You should never have an unfused bolted on lead. Fuse is needed to protect the wire from becoming a giant heating/melting/fire generating device. Of course the standard disclaimer applies, each to their own... you're the one sitting on top of it.And an unfused and unused, much heavier gauge SAE pigtail that was theoretically to be used for future jumpstarting without any plastic removal.
Was told by a few folks here that if it is to be used to jump start only, do not fuse it?You should never have an unfused bolted on lead. Fuse is needed to protect the wire from becoming a giant heating/melting/fire generating device. Of course the standard disclaimer applies, each to their own... you're the one sitting on top of it.
Really? I'm still looking for anything Chinese that lasts more than a few years...take my iPhones and iPads as examples: all made in China and none of these seem to last very long...Just to be clear. I don't think everything from China is junk. They can make some really good quality stuff.
I still have an iphone 6 that is nearly 6 years old and still works fine. I also have the sae to usb pigtail that works just as designed.Really? I'm still looking for anything Chinese that lasts more than a few years...take my iPhones and iPads as examples: all made in China and none of these seem to last very long...
Fused or unfused you shouldn't actually jump start it with any SAE connector or typical pigtail. By that I mean cranking the engine while connected. Letting the donor bike charge your battery for a few minutes then disconnect and try starting the bike. You could probably leave the bikes connected while trying to start. If your bike starts up after a few rotations or two the cables might be fine.DeanR said:Was told by a few folks here that if it is to be used to jump start only, do not fuse it?
My 2007 iPhone and my 4s still charge and work though not for very long given the age of the batteries.all made in China and none of these seem to last very long...
Love the welding mask.
I currently have a fused Battery Tender pigtail that is converted to coax for my heated gear.
And an unfused and unused, much heavier gauge SAE pigtail that was theoretically to be used for future jumpstarting without any plastic removal.
I guess I'll hook up another of the Battery Tender variety that I have.
Most of the best high end flashlights are MIC. I have a few that are several years old. One in particular has had a hard life and still works as new. Grated the batteries are Japanese. Never will I buy a MIC cell. I don't like random surprise fires!Really? I'm still looking for anything Chinese that lasts more than a few years...take my iPhones and iPads as examples: all made in China and none of these seem to last very long...
I prefer non quick charge. Much better for battery life. I found the one you linked on amazon US. If mine dies I'll try it.I use the Motopower USB outlets. High output, though not QC outlets, and very well built. Never had a failure.
Here’s the link...