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Old 06-18-2012, 06:58 AM
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What does that digital thingy display? Current voltage?

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Here is what I did

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I bought a marine fuse box, put a 120 amp fuse before it and mounted it to the TIPM.
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Old 06-18-2012, 11:54 AM
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I used Painless 7 circuit auxillary fuse panel. I mounted it under the glove box. It has 3 constant hot and 4 ignition hot. I have my windshield lights running off of it right now and extra reverse lights in the future.
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So (a) is it required to run everything off relay + fuse or (b) is it enough to have just a fuse?

a) rocker switch --> relay control circuit, load circuit --> fuse --> aux lights/other accessories
b) rocker switch --> fuse --> aux lights/other accessories
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Originally Posted by SiburNY
So (a) is it required to run everything off relay + fuse or (b) is it enough to have just a fuse?

a) rocker switch --> relay control circuit, load circuit --> fuse --> aux lights/other accessories
b) rocker switch --> fuse --> aux lights/other accessories
Fuses are ALWAYS required and should be the first element in a circuit. If you don't use a fuse, the wire will act like a fuse if there is a problem.
Relays "should" be used when switching loads greater than 5 amps.

a)( control circuit ) --> FUSE,--> rocker switch --> relay control circuit, - ( load circuit ) --> fuse --> aux lights/other accessories.


b) FUSE --> rocker switch -->aux lights/other accessories
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Something like this?

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Something like this?

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Well, that does work. But I prefer to use a "positive" control schem on the primary also. Why mix them up?
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Originally Posted by SiburNY
What does that digital thingy display? Current voltage?
It displays current voltage when it senses a drop in voltage.

As far as the fuse goes it is totally overkill. I will probably replace it with a 60 amp. I'm using 4 gauge wire to the battery and fuse box.
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Originally Posted by Sahara Lee
Wow, 120 Amp Fuse! So the wire to and from the fuse is 0 (single-ought) and the fuse block is rated for that feed?

Got a manufacturer and part# for that? Just what I'm looking for.
Fuse Block

amazon.com/gp/product/B000THQ0CQ/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00 Blue Sea Systems Fuse Block Ato 6 Circuit with Ground: Sports & Outdoors

ANL Fuse Holder

amazon.com/gp/product/B001U7UMCI/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00 Scosche Statusfuse Status Wafer Fuse Holder 1/0 Or 4 Gauge 10 and Out: Car Electronics
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Can you explain what you mean by "positive" control scheme?

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Well, that does work. But I prefer to use a "positive" control schem on the primary also. Why mix them up?
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Originally Posted by scott in LA

Fuse Block

amazon.com/gp/product/B000THQ0CQ/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00 Amazon.com: Blue Sea Systems Fuse Block Ato 6 Circuit with Ground: Sports & Outdoors

ANL Fuse Holder

amazon.com/gp/product/B001U7UMCI/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00 Amazon.com: Scosche Statusfuse Status Wafer Fuse Holder 1/0 Or 4 Gauge 10 and Out: Car Electronics
Sorry, this looks cool but still not understanding how to hook it up . And is the positives vs ground etc go to what?
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