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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by flkeysff:
I know the max depth is 24" of water but sometimes going into a body of water you create a wave that rides up to your hood and windshield that is more what I am concerned with also I do not disagree that the fuse block is in a great location but if water was to get into the fuse block I am worried about short circuits, due to the fact that the fuse block sits upright instead of on its side where water could run off. And I just think it is funny that the battery is in a box that appears to be a little better sealed than the fuse that can destroy ever major electronic part to your car! Thanks for the comments </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The top overlaps the sides to help prevent water from entering. I believe, and will confirm on Monday, that the bottom of the box contains holes for drainage. Due to the layered sealed circuit board design, water intrusion should not affect any operation. Submerged under water is another story.
The battery is enclosed, not for water, but to help keep the battery cool. Batteries tend to destroy themselves in hot conditions, so auto manufacturers are attempting to insulate them from the heat of the engine compartment.
Again, my Jeep is horizontal, and is in the area of the engine compartment where it is susceptible to splashing, as evidenced by the water marks all over it.
I would not worry about the fuse block.
As for the air intake, it is located high on the right side of the engine compartment and should also pose no problems, unless you go over the maximum water depth.
Even then, the max water depth would probably cause more problems with the vent tubing for all the drivetrain components than water intake.