fuse keeps blowing

[mario]

I installed a fuse between the battery and the solenoid, and the compressor will run 3 to 4 cycles and it will blow the fuse. Any idea what it can be? I also have a relay between the solenoid and the compressor.

[darren@ridetech.com]

Which compressor? What size wire? How big of a tank? What size fuse?

[mario]

The compressor is a 1/3 h.p. 100% duty cycle; the wire is a 8 gauge wire; the tank is a 6 gallon tank; and the fuse is a 50A fuse.

[darren@ridetech.com]

How far is the compressor from the battery? Where is the fuse at in line?
Sorry so many questions I just havn' t found the answer yet.

[mario]

I don' t mind the questions I appreciate your help. The battery is about 10 feet away from the compressor and the fuse is about 6" away from the battery.

[darren@ridetech.com]

Assuming you compressor is rated at 50amps or less it sounds like you might have a ground of power problem. I would start eliminating parts of the system. Take the compressor out and run it directly to the battery with the fuse in line.