Charging issues

Tiny
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There was a 50 amp inline fuse placed between the battery and alternator blows once a month even with new alternator.
Saturday, October 12th, 2019 AT 3:05 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The fuse blows because you have a short to ground in the circuit that it is protecting. Follow the wires that the fuse is in and look for a wire insulation that has been compromised. In the diagrams down below I have included a guide for finding shorts to ground in an automotive circuit. Please go through this guide and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Saturday, October 12th, 2019 AT 5:32 PM
Tiny
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I will take a look at it in the morning and get back to you.
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Sunday, October 13th, 2019 AT 12:12 AM

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