Originally Posted by Map tester
Electrical shorts happen, but adding a fuse can be very easy. You can find an
in-line fuse holder that using automotive-style blade fuses (10 amp should do) for a couple of dollars at the auto parts store. Connect one wire from the fuse to the battery, then connect the other fuse wire to your headlight wiring. Your wiring and battery are now protected. Remember to carry a spare fuse (you could electrical tape one to the battery).
Question: without a switch, how were you going to turn your light off?
Is a fuse even necessary? I mean... Its kinda of hard to get a the wires to make a complete circuit once you tape down every loose end.