I have a 1000 watt inverter and a 30 amp fuse.  If I run a power drill and
bear down too hard enough to slow the drill down, it will blow the fuse.  So
I am satisfied that the fuse offers enough protection and enough current
flow.

>From: Gilles Turmel <gilles.turmel@SYMPATICO.CA>
>Reply-To: Gilles Turmel <gilles.turmel@SYMPATICO.CA>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Installing a 1000W converter
>Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:59:26 -0400
>
>Hi,
>I want to isntall a 1000W converter from my Optima yellow top.  In the
>instructions they say to put a 150ADC fuse between the converter an the
>battery.  I find this fuse to be very big.  Anyone on the list did that
>kind of installation?  If yes what size fuse did you use?
>Best regards.
>Gilles Turmel