Cranking cables on boats are the only conductors that are not required to have a fuse or circuit breaker, according to ISO and ABYC standards. Hear Nigel Calder's view on this and why he would still recommend to put an (oversized) fuse in the cable to the starter motor of your diesel engine.
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