Hi everyone,

My engine bay looks a bit messy at the moment with the addition of extra stuff ... it is only going to get worse. I've done all my own electrical work but that is usually following write ups and common sense so some of the details elude me when making something from scratch.

Here is my idea, I am not sure if I can run that many things out of one little box, or even fit that much in one box.


On the diagram, #1. would my fused distribution blocks. Probably this. 6 Circuit ATC ATO Raised Fuse Block With HOT Wire Lead Fuse Terminal | eBay

#2 is just a splitter. #3 I am not really sure about. I would have to account for everything running at once wouldn't I? at at least the common ones as I don't want to keep popping fuses. The green squares are the relays.

Off hand this is what I have to wire up.

Switched Power via the Relays

• Bumper Lights
• Windshield Lights
• Rock Lights
• Reverse Lights

Always Hot Connections

• Headlights
• Fog Lights
• Heated Seats
• CB Radio

I am hoping I can squeeze the whole thing into this box. ML-58F*1508 Polycarbonate Electronic Enclosure with Clear Cover - Designed to NEMA Rating

Am I out to lunch with this? or is this something that will work.

Thanks!

 

It may work to put 4 or 5 relays in the box. Depending on the amperage you may have a heat issue with a plastic box. Make sure you put an appropriate fuse between the distribution block and the relays. I would not run the other block in there it would be too much happening in there.

 

Have you considered something like: CirKit Boss®™ Auxiliary Fuse Block/7 Circuits/Weatherproof

 

Good luck with the build, and post your results.

I just want to point out the irony of the thread title

 

That is a good point, I did not think about the heat. Might be better to split the two distribution blocks into two separate boxes?

That looks decent, I haven't seen that site before. I was looking everywhere for something similar without much luck. It still comes out to about $100 usd before shipping and it is a little short for even just me current needs with no room to grow on it. Also don't like the idea that is free to the elements. It says waterproof but I think I would be more confident in it if it was in something, it would keep it a bit tidier too which is one of my driving forces.

Thanks! I didn't catch that at first but it is a bit ironic