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06-29-2005, 06:25 PM
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Not The Right Area For This Question.... but im tryin to wire up a couple switches, gauges, ect. how is everyone going about running these various power sources? i had 4 switches running fine off of the ignition out from the fuse box, then i added my trans temp gauge, and the 10amp fuse in the box kept popping, i guess im over the limit in amperage. ANYWAYS..i figured the stereo/electronics area would not give any results with this question, but alot of you guys know whats up and have been here before....thanks agian....tom
06-29-2005, 06:43 PM
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Are you able to tap off the battery post with an in-line fuse?
If not, there must be a couple ports in the fuse panel that have battery
power. Always use a fuse if you tap from a battery terminal in the fuse panel.
Don't squeeze too much from a single circuit, or you may risk melting some
insulation. I think the wiring is 18 AWG, which should handle 20 amps @ 12-14 volts easily.
I woudln't recommend more than 10 amps from a tapped circuit, or 20 amps
from a battery port.
Split up the source if your gauges draw lots of current, or see about running
a line to the battery.
If not, there must be a couple ports in the fuse panel that have battery
power. Always use a fuse if you tap from a battery terminal in the fuse panel.
Don't squeeze too much from a single circuit, or you may risk melting some
insulation. I think the wiring is 18 AWG, which should handle 20 amps @ 12-14 volts easily.
I woudln't recommend more than 10 amps from a tapped circuit, or 20 amps
from a battery port.
Split up the source if your gauges draw lots of current, or see about running
a line to the battery.