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The pump will draw just the current it needs. There is no need for other components, except you should fuse the battery since it can deliver very high currents that could heat the wires to dangerous (red-hot) temperatures if a short occurs.

A typical choice for a fuse might be a 5A slow-blo type. Wiring can be AWG 20 or a bit heavier (lower number) gauge to make it sturdier. Fuse it as close as possible to the battery so it can't be shorted without going through the fuse- usually the positive side is the best to fuse.

Ampacity for chassis wiring of AWG 20 is 11A so it should be fine, but it doesn't hurt to have a bit thicker wire to minimize the voltage drop. If the wires to the pump are long you should use thicker wire.

The pump will draw just the current it needs. There is no need for other components, except you should fuse the battery since it can deliver very high currents that could heat the wires to dangerous (red-hot) temperatures.

A typical choice for a fuse might be a 5A slow-blo type. Wiring can be AWG 20 or a bit heavier (lower number) gauge to make it sturdier. Fuse it as close as possible to the battery so it can't be shorted without going through the fuse- usually the positive side is the best to fuse.

The pump will draw just the current it needs. There is no need for other components, except you should fuse the battery since it can deliver very high currents that could heat the wires to dangerous (red-hot) temperatures if a short occurs.

A typical choice for a fuse might be a 5A slow-blo type. Wiring can be AWG 20 or a bit heavier (lower number) gauge to make it sturdier. Fuse it as close as possible to the battery so it can't be shorted without going through the fuse- usually the positive side is the best to fuse.

Ampacity for chassis wiring of AWG 20 is 11A so it should be fine, but it doesn't hurt to have a bit thicker wire to minimize the voltage drop. If the wires to the pump are long you should use thicker wire.

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Spehro 'speff' Pefhany
  • 422.9k
  • 23
  • 352
  • 952

The pump will draw just the current it needs. There is no need for other components, except you should fuse the battery since it can deliver very high currents that could heat the wires to dangerous (red-hot) temperatures.

A typical choice for a fuse might be a 5A slow-blo type. Wiring can be AWG 20 or a bit heavier (lower number) gauge to make it sturdier. Fuse it as close as possible to the battery so it can't be shorted without going through the fuse- usually the positive side is the best to fuse.